Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Compensation
The base hourly rate for this position is $24.23.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
The Fourdrinier Operator performs various duties including but not limited to following written and verbal instructions, and making decisions using good judgment based on prevailing conditions. The job requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
The job requires periodic non-repetitive, manual lifting of weights that may be in excess of 50 pounds. The working position may be awkward or require turning, twisting, and/or bending while lifting requiring moderate physical agility. This job also requires the ability to climb stairs and ladders. The nature of the job requires moderate endurance, good manual dexterity and reflexes. The job requires that the employee be responsive to periodic emergencies that may demand speed and accuracy.
DUTIES
- Follow Job Safety Analyses, use safe work practices, and report hazardous conditions at all times.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as required.
- Keep equipment and area clean and orderly at all times per assigned housekeeping schedule. Paint equipment as directed.
- Responsible for the overall operation of the forming machine, and the associated equipment including the wet table. Notify processors of raw materials of inferior quality. Set material feed rates on the microprocessor display according to product being ran.
- Responsible for checking the specifications of the wet mat, and making machine adjustments to maintain the product manufacturing specifications.
- Set control for cut off length of mat. Clean and repair filters and rotobelt showers as needed.
- Monitor all equipment associated with the closed water system for proper operation. Monitor and adjust vacuum pump seal water system as required. Check operation of the pumps, stock chests, and auxiliary equipment. Clean as required.
- Check control instruments and change charts. Start-up and shutdown operations as required. Set side trim cutters. Take corrective action for expander and ore handling alarms as required.
- Monitor pulper for proper operation as required.
- Prepare production report and other information as required. Enter data in the SAP system
- Teach, advocate and use safe working practices at all times and report any hazardous conditions observed. Occasionally train inexperienced employees on the job.
- Perform other related duties as directed, including duties of other classification. The above sets forth the major work performed and serves the purpose of recording these items of work for job evaluation rating. It is understood that items of work peculiar to the job, but not specifically listed shall be performed.
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
What We Do
At Johns Manville, we build on decades of experience to manufacture commercial roofing, premium-quality insulation and a variety of engineered products for our customers. We are proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most respected companies in the world. Our values of People, Passion, Perform and Protect drive the way we work as we strive to deliver positive and powerful JM Experiences to our employees and to our customers.
Our company is based in Denver, CO, where you will also find our global research and development facilities. With over 8,000 employees and 44 manufacturing and sales locations across North America and Europe, we serve customers in over 80 countries. Our employees are united across business functions and work globally with other JM employees.
We encourage you to explore what JM has to offer employees. It’s not just a job when you join JM; you join a JM family with unquestionable integrity and stability. We are PEOPLE champions! Our PASSION is in going the extra mile! We PERFORM at a superior level! And we PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow. Check out our current positions today, connect with a JM recruiter, follow us on LinkedIn, (@JohnsManville on Twitter and Facebook) and learn why we love working at JM!
