Production Assistant

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate mobile equipment; perform general labor using basic hand tools.
• Performs general utility work including pushing up piles of rock and coal with front end loader and other equipment, unplugging belts, and general labor work as directed.
• Provides operational oversight for all plant equipment from the rock storage building through the finish mill operations.
• Cleans the pre-heater tower riser and associated ductwork during the shift.
• Responds to all alarms, equipment issues, and emergencies and assures that they are taken care of appropriately.
• Fills out daily checklist for operations of all plant equipment and for environmental compliance on all operating equipment.
• Keeps abreast of all changes that are made in the control systems while keeping the control room involved and informed of changes.
• Troubleshoots process problems associated with field operations and equipment and may adjust equipment as directed or as dictated by circumstance.
• Maintain accurate logs, communicate operational issues, and support environmental compliance.
• Other duties may be required and will be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1-year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Good organizational and math skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to physically work both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends) to support a 24/7 operation.
• Welding experience a plus.

About You

As a Production Assistant with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials, you will support the cement manufacturing process. Your responsibilities include inspecting and operating mobile equipment, performing general labor tasks, providing operational oversight, cleaning equipment, responding to alarms and emergencies, maintaining logs, and troubleshooting process problems. You should have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience, good organizational and math skills, computer literacy, mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, strong communication skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts.

About Us

We are a company dedicated to continual improvement and hands-on training. We offer a friendly and team-oriented work environment, hands-on training for our employees, and opportunities for advancement. We provide a supportive management team, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, paid vacation, and a 401K plan.