Blending Technician

About the Role

To set up and operate all equipment and select materials required in the compounding operation to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.

Responsibilities

• Use safe working practice for operations and wear proper protective equipment
• Set up the mixer system to produce compound needed for production
• Check weigh scales periodically for zero reading; know how to adjust scales to zero and zero scales with empty bucket or box on scales
• Recognize all ingredients visually and per bag
• Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation; understand the formulation being used and add ingredients in proper order according to accumulating weights
• Handle material for weighing and supply blender with bucket-weighed materials; operate forklift in tight areas to supply materials to weigh station
• Select and place materials for compound to be mixed
• Connect mixer to proper conveying system to generate proper input and pump to correct silo
• Accurately weigh each material and add to compounder in the proper order
• Alert foreman when weighing error is discovered
• Stock raw materials for mixing operation per operating policy
• Make routine inspections of mixer system daily; write work orders for repair of items found not to be operating correctly
• Maintain blend levels in silos as instructed; climb silos to take measurements and work on top of railcars
• Keep all hose caps installed on all railcars and hoses to prevent contamination of resin
• Receive raw materials as directed by operating policy
• Complete all required paperwork
• Assist maintenance personnel in repairing blending equipment upon request
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Pay

The hourly pay rate is $21/hr with bonus opportunity.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Health and wellness programs

About the Company

CRH is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. Oldcastle, a CRH company, is the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.