Process Technician

Oldcastle; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) plan / group retirement savings

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a process technician to oversee shift schedules and run extrusion lines, ensuring production aligns with specifications for dimensions, colors, and profiles. The role requires hands-on operation, line setup, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will train Line Operators and Lead Operators, perform changeovers, adjust settings, conduct color testing and quality checks, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while supporting continuous

Qualifications

• Successful completion of line Operator, Lead Operator and Process Technician tests.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement production schedule for product specifications such as dimensions, colors, and profile.
• Starting and shutting down production lines.
• Changes stacks & die's.
• Set and update all extruder settings and embossers.
• Perform line changeovers and routine maintenance.
• Conduct line operator and lead operator training and evaluations.
• Ensure good housekeeping and communicate material needs.

Skills

Line operation

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job ID: 528704 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.Oldcastle Infrastructure - Built For Life from Oldcastle Infrastructure on Vimeo.

Job Summary

The process technician will oversee the shift schedule and assist in running extrusion lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement production schedule for product specifications such as dimensions, colors, and profile
• Responsible for starting and shutting down production lines
• Changes stacks & die's
• Clean die's
• Pull and clean co-extruder screws
• Sets and updates all extruder and co-extruder settings
• Set McGuire settings
• Setup embossers
• Assure scheduled line maintenance is completed
• Adjust water bath settings
• Conducts advanced troubleshooting
• Changes and clean vents
• Perform changeover tasks according to production schedule
• Performs board quality control checks
• Perform color testing
• Conducts trials
• Conduct Line Operator and Lead Operator skill evaluations
• Directs/Trains Line Operators, Lead Operator
• Ensures good Housekeeping
• Communicates supply needs to Material handler
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Maximizes plant efficiencies
• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Successful completion of line Operator, Lead Operator and Process Technician tests
• 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
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

Compensation

The hourly pay rate is $22 - $28/hr

• Bonus opportunity
• 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.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affir

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