Extrusion Operator

CRH; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CRH is seeking an Operator in Calverton, NY to oversee extrusion lines, ensure safety, and maintain equipment for optimal performance. You will collaborate with supervisors and teammates to produce quality material and may assist with training new operators.

The role requires mechanical knowledge, manufacturing experience, and on-site QA certification, with emphasis on clean work areas and adherence to safety standards in a non-climate-controlled factory setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of mechanical experience required.
• On-site QA certification required.
• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution setting.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive motion.
• Comfortable in a loud factory environment and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and protocols.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Set up, maintain tools (dies, calibrators, tanks, templates).
• Troubleshoot extrusion related issues.
• Maintain materials for each extrusion line.
• Ensure scrap and efficiency meet company standards.
• Check and maintain quality.
• Assist Product Inspectors with duties as needed.
• Complete checklists and paperwork.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers and supervisors.
• Adhere to company policies and safety regulations.
• Participate in trainings and safety initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

QA certification

Job description

Job ID: 530396

Job Summary

The Operator ensures safety while overseeing and, maintaining, our extrusion lines. They check quality standards, breakdown equipment, adjust machines, and maintain a clean/organized work environment, in order to maintain the extruders are at optimal performance. This role collaborates with supervisors and teammates to maintain production of quality material. The Operator may assist with training new/potential operators, product inspectors, and other duties as requested by management. They consistently demonstrate, promote and display behaviors aligned to the core values.

Job Responsibilities

• Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Set up, clean, and maintain tools (dies, calibrators, tanks, and templates, etc.)
• Troubleshoots extrusion related issues.
• Maintains materials for each extrusion line.
• Ensures scrap and efficiency meets company standards.
• Checks and maintains quality.
• Assists Product Inspectors with job duties when able.
• Completes checklists and other paperwork as required.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Performs other various tasks as requested by leadership.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and keep Supervisor aware of any safety concerns.
• Abide and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in trainings and comply with safety regulations.

Job Requirements

• 1 year of experience with demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
• On-site QA certification.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/distribution organization.
• Professional and Personable, ability to work individually as well as with a team.
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves to learn new things.
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 Lbs.
• Repetitive motion of the limbs.
• Be able to Bend, twist, squat, and reach.
• Able to be comfortable in an excessively noise environment.
• May be expose to inclement weather excessive heat or excessive cold.
• This job operates solely in a factory setting. This role requires standing for long periods of time, walking the plant floor is necessary which is within a non-climate-controlled environment. This will require always wearing Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses or ear protectors.

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $20.00/hr.
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program .
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits .
• Life insurance .
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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

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.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.