Maintenance Technician

OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical and disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Set-Up Technician to install and remove molds and lines for molding machines, and to maintain the condition of molds and equipment.

You will follow defined procedures for changing molds, connect water and hydraulic lines, install nozzles and heater blocks, operate cranes and forklifts, and keep mold components clean and safe while supporting other duties as assigned. This role requires mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Crane experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of injection molding experience.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Previous experience changing molds in plastics machines.
• Ability to communicate verbally or in writing.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures for removing molds from machines: water/hydraulic lines, nozzles, heater blocks, and mold unfastening.
• Follows procedures for installing molds: connect water/hydraulic lines, install nozzles/heater blocks, clamp molds.
• Cleans and repairs molding nozzles.
• Wires heater bands.
• Installs/removes inserts for molds as scheduled.
• Rigs molds for removal and installation.
• Transports molds using crane and forklift.
• Maintains cleanliness, safety, and functionality of mold components and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Crane operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Mold changing experience

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

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Job Summary

The Set-Up Technician installs and removes molds and lines/fixtures for molding machines. Maintains the condition of the molds and molding equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Follows set procedures for removing molds from machines, including but not limited to: Removal of water and hydraulic lines, removal of nozzles and heater blocks, unclamping/unfastening molds, hooking and hoisting molds from the machine
• Follows set procedures for installing molds into machines, including but not limited to: Connection of water and hydraulic lines, installation of nozzles and heater blocks, clamping/fastening molds
• Cleans and repairs molding nozzles
• Wires heater bands together
• Installs and/or removes inserts for molds as scheduled
• Rigs molds for removal from, and installation into machines
• Transports molds in facility via use of the crane and forklift
• Maintains cleanliness, safety, and functionality of mold components and tools
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Crane experience, preferred
• At least 2 years of injection molding experience
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Previous experience changing molds in plastics machines
• Ability to communicate verbally or in writing
• Ability to lift up to 40 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.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an

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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