Blending Technician - Night Shift

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. We manufacture 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 practices 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 in the proper order
• Handle material for weighing and supply blender with bucket-weighed materials; operate forklift in tight areas
• 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; 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 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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

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.