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PVC Trimmer

PVC Trimmer

locationEdison, NJ, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/8/2025
Full Time

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 $20.29.

This is a production position working to ensure safe work practices while producing quality products. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Employee must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures.

  • Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
  • Show initiative in supporting safety, plant wide. Participates on committees as required
  • Wears all required and proper PPE
  • Use safe work practices, and reports hazardous conditions to supervisor
  • Complete computer-based training and all other programs needed to stay in compliance with company policy’s
  • Ensures that all Housekeeping & 5S areas of responsibility have been completed before end of shift and keeps equipment, work areas and other prescribed areas clean and orderly at all times
  • Monitors and reports equipment conditions
  • Take Off – Remove formed/molded PVC fittings from table saw and place them in trim area or aside as needed
  • Flip the PVC fittings at the table
  • Trimming PVC fittings with hand scissors to the correct length
  • Converts fittings to meet established specifications
  • Reports equipment malfunctions, operation delays, or product defects immediately to supervisor or leader
  • FG sorting & knowledge of bundling chart
  • Prepares production reports as directed or required
  • Receives and follows verbal and written instructions from supervisor or lead
  • Performs flipping online (TSL & Brown machines)
  • Knowledge of fitting storage locations
  • Use of end cap cutter
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience and Skills

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Flexible in work and assignments
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment in a safe manner
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities during the course of a day

The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, and mobile equipment.The environment is not climate controlled, and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and or cold depending upon the operation and the season. The environment may be dirty from oils/grease and may be noisy from the machinery. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment at all times. PPE includes steel-toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection, gloves and high visibility clothing.

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.