Blending Technician

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is a leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. The company manufactures precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products under brands including 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.

About the role

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; adjust scales to zero as needed
• Recognize all ingredients visually and by bag
• Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation and add in proper order
• 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 and pump to correct silo
• Alert foreman when weighing error is discovered
• Stock raw materials for mixing operation per operating policy
• Make routine inspections of mixer system daily and write work orders for repairs
• Maintain blend levels in silos as instructed; climb silos to take measurements
• Climb and work on top of railcars
• Keep all hose caps installed on railcars and hoses to prevent contamination
• 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 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