Process Technician - 2nd Shift

Oldcastle; Poteau (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, seeks a skilled technician to ensure maximum uptime of production molding machines by diagnosing quality variances from customer specs. The role focuses on molding machine diagnostics, process adjustments, and coordination with maintenance and material handlers to maintain production targets.

Candidate should have at least 5 years in plastics processing, familiarity with polymers/resins, and strong problem-solving skills to optimize equipment and yield consistent

Qualifications

• Experience with mold changes, hydraulics, electrical and materials like polymers/resins.
• Understanding of processes for plastics processing and injection molding machinery.
• Familiarity with Decoupled Molding and open/closed loop controls.

Responsibilities

• Initiates molding machines and ensures functionality to meet production targets.
• Troubleshoots machine malfunctions and adjusts processes for efficiency.
• Records malfunctions and adjustments; communicates raw material changes.
• Notifies maintenance for electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic issues and orders parts as needed.
• Assists with operator assignments and provides guidance on cycle times and multi-machine operation.

Skills

Mold changes

Hydraulics

Electrical

Polymers & resins

Processing

Injection molding

Decoupled Molding

Open/closed loop controls

Job description

Job ID: 527164 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

Ensures maximum uptime of production molding 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 places orders as necessary
• 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

Job Requirements

• Experience in mold changes, hydraulics, electrical, an understanding of polymers and resins, processing and injection mold machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting using root cause analysis
• Understands and is familiar with developing processes using Decoupled Molding
• Familiar with open/close loop process controls
• Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills
• At least 5 years of experience in plastics processing
• 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 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.