Furnace Operator

This is a production position working to support the Cupola Operator is away from the control station.  Working with plant management team at all levels within the organization to support the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance, and Protection.  The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
• Support the Cupola Operator when they are away from the control station by monitoring ABB Controls for the Cupola, Rock Yard and support equipment production areas including: Raw material batch and delivery, binder, spinner, Envirotec, bag house and collection chamber
• Support the activities of, and work as a team member with the Cupola operator to safely ensure consistent melt delivery.
• Complete Cupola tasks at the direction of the Cupola Operator or Supervisor to operate safely, efficiently and consistently: Taps, diverts, bank and drops.
• Support the Cupola Operator when away from the control station by communicating between different functional areas.
• Report any machine, process or safety issues to the Cupola Operator or Supervisor.
• Support maintenance and technical resources to assist in troubleshooting controls, spinner and support equipment issues.
• Monitor automatic E-stops, lockout points, and control equipment while being repaired
• Collect samples for quality testing and analysis.
• Monitor production line video cameras and scale systems to detect production problems and maximize output
• Fill in for the Cupola Operator in their absence.  Complete all necessary reports and store any necessary records as required by environmental permits and plant policy.
• Always use safe work practices, follows all safety rules and procedures, immediately reports any hazardous conditions, and fully participate in safety program.
• Perform safety observations and complete training assignments.
• Wears all personal protective equipment as required by management, including but not limited to all or some of the following; protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, dust mask or respirator.
• Performs other duties as directed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, straightforward written or oral instructions
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel.  ABB knowledge is a plus.
• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Team worker with a high degree of interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to define and articulate problems to support resources including maintenance, engineering and IT.
• Must be able to lift 35lb box.
• Must be able to use stairs.
• Must be able to either sit or stand for 12 hours at production line controls with infrequent breaks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

As required by position:

IIG Forklift Certified

Confined Space Certified

Log Out Tag Out Certified

Confined Space Certified

Fit testing as required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and communicate accurately with coworkers.  The employee will frequently engage in repetitive motions.  The employee must frequently, lift, push or pull 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to work around and with machinery including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment.  The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment.  The environment is not climate controlled and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season.  Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty, and uneven.  Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and/or fumes.  Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes.  The manufacturing process involves toxic or caustic chemicals.  Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes steel toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection and in certain areas may be required to where dust masks, respirators, gloves or head protection.    

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

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.

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.