Process Technician

Oldcastle; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Benefits package

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, seeks a Process Technician to maximize uptime of plastic injection molding production equipment. You will diagnose quality variations, start molding machines, and adjust processes to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, material adjustment communication, and basic robot programming under supervision. Requires a high school diploma and experience with plastic injection molding; ability to lift up to 40 lbs and use hand/power tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with processing of plastic injection molding machines.
• Lock out/tag out authorization provided by company.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and frequent walking/standing.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the start of molding machines and ensures proper functionality to support the on-time completion of production targets
• Troubleshoots molding machine malfunctions or bottlenecks that can be corrected by material changes or process adjustments
• Records the details of machine malfunctions and the appropriate adjustments as required
• Communicates and verifies necessary raw material adjustments to material handlers to improve production efficiency and accuracy
• Conducts test runs of process or machine adjustments to ensure proper machine functionality and alignment with quality standards
• Routinely changes machine inserts to customize product wording or labeling in accordance with customer specifications
• Notifies a Maintenance Technician of a machine electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic issue or problems that may require a fabricated solution
• Identifies parts or machines that need new parts or need to be replaced and notifies the supervisor
• Assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies under the guidance of a technical Manager
• Performs routine analyses and calculations, and recommends changes in equipment, products or test methods
• Assists the on-shift supervisor with assigning operators to machines and provides direction to Machine Operator as to machine cycle time and operating multiple machines at a time
• Assists Material Handlers with troubleshooting material issues
• Writes simple robot programs and makes minor adjustments to complex programs
• Has basic knowledge of moving different robots
• Has the ability to service and maintain End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)

Skills

Molding process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Robot programming basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job ID: 528267 Non-ExemptOldcastle, 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 Process Technician ensures maximum uptime of production machines by diagnosing and addressing quality issues and variations from customer specifications due to molding machines, processes, materials, or operator interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Initiates the start of molding machines and ensures proper functionality to support the on-time completion of production targets
• Troubleshoots molding machine malfunctions or bottlenecks that can be corrected by material changes or process adjustments
• Records the details of machine malfunctions and the appropriate adjustments as required
• Communicates and verifies necessary raw material adjustments to material handlers to improve production efficiency and accuracy
• Conducts test runs of process or machine adjustments to ensure proper machine functionality and alignment with quality standards
• Routinely changes machine inserts to customize product wording or labeling in accordance with customer specifications
• Notifies a Maintenance Technician of a machine electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic issue or problems that may require a fabricated solution
• Identifies parts or machines that need new parts or need to be replaced and notifies the supervisor
• Assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies under the guidance of a technical Manager
• Performs routine analyses and calculations, and recommends changes in equipment, products or test methods
• Assists the on-shift supervisor with assigning operators to machines and provides direction to Machine Operator as to machine cycle time and operating multiple machines at a time
• Assists Material Handlers with troubleshooting material issues
• Writes simple robot programs and makes minor adjustments to complex programs
• Has basic knowledge of moving different robots
• Has the ability to service and maintain End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience with processing of plastic injection molding machines required
• Lock out/tag out authorization provided by company
• Experience with basic hand and power tools
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, standing, bending, stretching, using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push, and fit items
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs

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.

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