Automated Equipment Operator (Concrete Manufacturing BFS Jumbo)

Jensen Infrastructure; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Infrastructure is seeking an Automated Equipment Operator for its Lockeford, CA plant. You will maximize output while ensuring top quality and safe operation of the BFS Jumbo machine used to manufacture concrete pipes and box culverts.

The role reports to a Manager or Supervisor and involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining the fully automated equipment, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and consistent product quality across various pipe sizes.

Responsibilities

• Operate the BFS Jumbo machine to produce concrete pipes and box culverts.
• Set up and control parameters using the machine’s Windows-based control PC, adjusting speed and mix.
• Monitor production cycles in real time (e.g., via cameras) to ensure quality.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on the fully-automated machine.
• Troubleshoot alarms and coordinate with manufacturer support if issues arise.

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

The Automated Equipment Operator is a key position in our Lockeford, CA plant. Every day you're maximizing the output of products and ensuring that the product line being manufactured is at top quality while operating safely.

Reporting to the Manager or Supervisor, the position operates any parts of the BFS Jumbo Machine. The role monitors the machine as it manufactures the various sizes of concrete pipe and box culvert products. This position hourly starting wage is: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Principle Accountabilities

• Meet or exceed daily production goals in output of concrete products with ownership of the equipment, pride in quality and demonstrated appropriate safety consideration in operations.
• Manufacture products in accordance with standard operating procedures; inspect the forming to ensure the forming is properly set up and ready for production; install a variety of different molds and make appropriate adjustments per operating manual prior to running machine; monitor automated system to ensure product is manufactured correctly.
• Ensure all equipment is properly locked out and tagged out to set up fully-automated machine
• Demonstrates willingness to take direction and follows instructions.
• Adheres to schedule and maintains regular attendance at work-site. Works overtime as assigned.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, returns all tools after use to proper storage location, and performs routine housekeeping (i.e.: cleaning, organizing). Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Identifies unsafe working conditions and notifies supervisor.
• Specific Machine Operation: Operates the BFS Jumbo machine to produce concrete pipes and box culverts, monitoring production cycles in real-time via, for example, cameras.
• Setup and Control: Uses the machine's control PC (Windows-based) to set parameters, adjust production speed via numerical indicators, and manage the concrete mix.
• Maintenance: Performs routine maintenance on the machine, which features a gearless, two-piece construction designed for easier, lower-maintenance operation.
• Quality Control: Monitors the concrete consolidation process, to ensure high-quality, dense, and properly formed pipes.
• Safety and Efficiency: Follows all safety regulations, maintaining a clean workspace, and achieving high-speed, efficient production (e.g., for 54 inch up to 120 inch pipe and box culverts).
• Inspect the set height, moisture of concrete mixture, and amount of concrete ordered prior to running fully-automated machine.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on the fully-automated machine.
• Troubleshoot any alarms triggered by the fully-automated machinery and take the appropriate steps to rectify any issues associated with the machine, or, if not able to troubleshoot, consult with manufacturer technical support team for further troubleshooting assistance.