Night Shift Extrusion Operator

Oldcastle; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, seeks an Operator to oversee extrusion lines, ensuring safety and quality. The role involves setting up equipment, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with supervisors to maintain production of high-quality material in a factory setting.

The position requires at least 1 year of mechanical experience, an on-site QA certification, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
• On-site QA certification is required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Professional and personable, able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Set up, clean, and maintain tools such as dies and calibrators.
• Troubleshoot extrusion-related issues and maintain materials for each line.
• Ensure scrap and efficiency meet company standards; check quality.
• Assist Product Inspectors and complete required paperwork.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and communicate safety concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

On-site QA certification

Job description

Job ID: 527157Oldcastle, 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.

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.
• Keepings 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.

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 APG, 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. 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.