Meltblown Operator Trainee

Company: Johns Manville
Location: Richland
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been focused on developing materials to make diverse environments stronger, more durable, and more energy-efficient and comfortable for over 160 years! JM products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

We are hiring a Meltblown Operator Trainee at our Richland, MS plant. We are searching for individuals who are dependable, responsible and quality-minded who have a history of working safely in a manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will need to be flexible in terms of work schedule and work assignment. Must have excellent attendance, attitude and be motivated. The Meltblown Operator Trainee will report directly to the Department Supervisor and/or the Departmental Area Leader.

This position is a training position, candidates must show the desire and the ability to learn. Movement to the next highest phase must be done within 90 calendar days upon hire. Excellent attendance, attitude and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level (Meltblown Operator I). Advancement can be faster upon Supervisor discretion.

Responsibilities will include:
* Package per customer specifications
* Operate winder
* Load additives
* Read and understand production schedule and pass schedule test
* Handle, wrap and label rolls without damaging product
* Cut and transport samples to quality control lab
* Operate hoist and scale
* Clean bag house
* Inspect, load and clean screen changer
* Change front and back spunbond
* Thread a line
* Setup for a purge
* Perform basic QC tests (air perm, thickness and basis weight)
* Operate core cutter
* Clean inlet air screens and vacuum system
* Received, read, and understand ISO9001 introduction
* Setup and adjust knives and water spray - all lines
* Cross training is encouraged in all aspects of plant operations.
* Perform any tasks assigned by supervisor or area lead
Position Requirements:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Mechanical experience a plus
* Lift 50 lbs.
* Certified to operate fork truck
* Computer skills such as labeling software and SAP
* Exceptional reading, writing, listening and mathematic skills

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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