Process Technician - 2nd Shift

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

Ensures maximum uptime of production molding machines by diagnosing and addressing quality issues and variations from customer specifications due to molding machines, processes, materials, or operator interactions.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the start of molding machines and ensures proper functionality to support the on-time completion of production targets
• Troubleshoots molding machine malfunctions or bottlenecks that can be corrected by material changes or process adjustments
• Records the details of machine malfunctions and the appropriate adjustments as required
• Communicates and verifies necessary raw material adjustments to material handlers to improve production efficiency and accuracy
• Conducts test runs of process or machine adjustments to ensure proper machine functionality and alignment with quality standards
• Routinely changes machine inserts to customize product wording or labeling in accordance with customer specifications
• Notifies a Maintenance Technician of machine electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic issues or problems that may require a fabricated solution
• Identifies parts or machines that need new parts or need to be replaced and places orders as necessary
• Assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies under the guidance of a technical Manager
• Performs routine analyses and calculations, and recommends changes in equipment, products, or test methods
• Assists the on-shift supervisor with assigning operators to machines and provides direction to Machine Operator as to machine cycle time and operating multiple machines at a time
• Assists Material Handlers with troubleshooting material issues

Requirements

• Experience in mold changes, hydraulics, electrical, and an understanding of polymers and resins, processing, and injection mold machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting using root cause analysis
• Understands and is familiar with developing processes using Decoupled Molding
• Familiar with open/close loop process controls
• Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills
• At least 5 years of experience in plastics processing
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About the company

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. The decentralized, diversified structure allows employees to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.