3rd Shift Material Technician - Precision Blends & QC

at OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and disabilityBenefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Material Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure the correct mix and flow of raw materials for the production of molded products. The role requires precision in weighing materials, operating shredders and Sortex equipment, and maintaining safety standards on the shop floor.

You will monitor material blenders, perform routine maintenance, and communicate material issues to supervisors while supporting clean, efficient changeovers and production targets.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with a forklift or powered hand jack, preferred.
• Prior experience with raw material handling in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Forklift or Hand jack Certification (provided by OES)
• Lockout/Tagout authorization (provided by OES)
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools, including hand saw
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Weighs or measures raw materials to ensure an accurate material blend in accordance with product specifications
• Loads and operates shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, using plant scrap and purchased material
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on Sortex and shredder equipment (filter cleaning, glass cleaning, etc.)
• Operates and monitors material blenders and quickly identifies and communicates problems to a supervisor
• Cleans blenders for material changeovers
• Transfers raw material and product components between work areas and ensures each machine receives the appropriate amount to complete production targets
• Examines finished product for adherence to quality standards and adjusts material blends as instructed by the process technician or production specifications
• Conducts routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of material blenders and vacuum units to ensure machine functionality
• Supplies machines with sufficient materials and communicates critical material and production information to incoming personnel
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including removal of empty boxes and banding and moving finished product as required
• Addresses material flow issues by unclogging or replacing material hoses to ensure all machines receive the appropriate amount of material
• Reviews and follows Visual Operating Procedures (VOPs) for standard tasks

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Tool proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sortex equipment

Shredder/granulator

Material blenders

Vacuum units

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Material Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure the correct mix and flow of raw materials for the production of molded products. The role requires precision in weighing materials, operating shredders and Sortex equipment, and maintaining safety standards on the shop floor.

You will monitor material blenders, perform routine maintenance, and communicate material issues to supervisors while supporting clean, efficient changeovers and production targets.