Automated Equipment Operator (Concrete Manufacturing BFS Jumbo)

Jensen Precast; California; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

Jensen Infrastructure in Lockeford, CA is seeking an Automated Equipment Operator to maximize output and ensure top quality on the BFS Jumbo Machine. You will operate automated equipment, monitor cycles, adjust settings, and work safely.

The role requires basic electronics and PLC familiarity, experience with automated or semi-automated machinery, and a commitment to quality and teamwork. Competitive hourly pay with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience operating fully automated or semi-automated machinery in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CMMS software.
• Basic user level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP.
• Familiar with PLC control equipment and PLC languages.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed daily production goals with ownership of the equipment and safety.
• Manufacture according to standard operating procedures and inspect forming for correct setup.
• Monitor automated system and adjust molds and production speeds as needed.
• Lock out and tag out procedures to ensure safe setup of fully-automated machine.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the machine and troubleshoot alarms with support as needed.

Skills

Automated equipment operation

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Electrical & pneumatic troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

MS Excel (basic)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP

CMMS

Job description

Salary Range $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

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 machinery, or, if not able to troubleshoot, consult with manufacturer technical support team for further troubleshooting assistance.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for that candidate with an orientation toward personal growth and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated automated equipment operation experience preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Other desired qualifications include:

• Must have experience operating fully automated or semi-automated machinery in a fast-paced environment with some fabrication experience.

• Experience working with a CMMS software.

• Basic user level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP.

• Familiar with PLC Control equipment and PLC Languages. Ability to learn computerized, electric‑powered manufacture equipment, operate machine controls and monitor any system alarms and have the ability to diagnose and clear alarms.

• Skilled at troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Strong communication skills and demonstrated teamwork skills.

• General Electronics skills

• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

ALL ABOUT JENSEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Much like you, our founder, Don Jensen was looking for a way to support his family, so he started his Company in 1968. Since founded, we’ve been supporting communities across Nevada, California, Arizona, Washington, and Hawaii.

Jensen Infrastructure likely has an impact on your daily life. We build culverts to take water away from your neighborhoods, underground utility boxes to hold cables, and manholes to allow workers access to the sewers deep below the roads we drive on. And that’s just a small sample of what we do at Jensen on a daily basis.

When you work at one of Jensen’s many locations, you will enjoy the close relationships and camaraderie of a small company while being part of a larger, well‑established, growing company.

We are committed to ensuring employment practices that promote equal opportunities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations during your interview process.

Salary Range: $25.00 to $30.00 to start. The compensation range for this position is specific to the location(s) noted above and is the range Jensen Precast reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. We consider the wide variety of factors in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Jensen Infrastructure offer various competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, PTO, and 401k.