Blending Technician

CRH

Colfax (NC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Colfax, NC is seeking a Blending Technician to set up and operate equipment for compounding operations. The role requires adherence to safety practices, as well as the ability to accurately manage materials and weights in production. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This full-time position includes competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
Ability to apply common sense in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate equipment for compounding.
Use safe working practices and wear protective equipment.
Check and maintain weigh scales for accuracy.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Common sense understanding

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Job ID: 518106

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National Pipe & Plastics, a CRH company, is one of North America’s largest PVC pipe producers, serving the water and energy markets from two east coast locations in Endicott, NY, and Greensboro, NC. But we’re more than just a manufacturer. Our long history of exceptional customer service and product quality enables us to be a trusted and strategic solutions partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. As part of the CRH Infrastructure Products business, we are leading the industry with innovative, sustainable solutions with a safety‑first mindset.

Job Summary

To set up and operate all equipment and select materials required in the compounding operation to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.

Job Responsibilities

Use safe working practice for operations and wear proper protective equipment
Set up the mixer system to produce compound needed for production
Check weigh scales periodically for zero reading. Know how to adjust scales to zero. Also, must know how to zero scales with empty bucket or box on scales
Recognize all ingredients visually. Must be able to recognize per bag what each ingredient is
Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation. Must be able to understand formulation they are using. Must put in ingredients in proper order to maintain proper batch according to accumulating weights
Handle material for weighing and supply blender with bucket weighed materials. Be able to operate forklift in tight areas to supply materials to weigh station
Select and place for use materials for compound to be mixed
Connect mixer to proper conveying system to generate proper input and pump to correct silo
Accurately weight each material and add to compounder in the proper order
Alert foreman when weighing error is discovered
Stock raw materials for mixing operation per operating policy
Make routine inspections of mixer system daily. Write work orders for repair of items found not to be operating correctly
Maintain blend levels in silos as instructed
Must be able to climb silo and take measurements. Must be able to climb and work on top of railcars
Keep all hose caps installed on all railcars and hoses to keep dirt and rocks from contaminating resin
Receive raw materials as directed by operating policy
Complete all required paperwork as required
Assist maintenance personnel in repairing blending equipment upon request
Keep work area neat and clean at all times

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

What CRH Offers You

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 CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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