Production Technician

Socket.dev; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, disability and life保险

HSAs & FSAs

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Dress for your day

Well-being programs

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Production Technician at the Midlothian Cement Plant in Texas. The role focuses on maintaining and operating raw and finish grinding, blending, clinker processes, and related equipment to ensure smooth production.

You will follow strict safety protocols, work with PPE, and assist maintenance teams while contributing to a safe, efficient operation. The position offers competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree is preferred.
• Must be able to follow safety protocols and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain raw grinding, finish grinding, blending, clinker cooling, coal mill and related equipment.
• Assist in operation of equipment and material handling with conveyors and feeders.
• Report malfunctions to Production Supervisor and Control Room Operator.
• Lubricate compressors and pumps and monitor lubrication systems.
• Keep work areas clean and assist maintenance and repair personnel as needed.
• Operate a bobcat to clear areas for repairs and move materials as required.
• Manage feed rates from hoppers and adjust controls under direction.
• Promote safety culture and comply with health and environmental policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Job description

We’re seeking a Production Technician who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Production Technician | Req ID: 16165| HR Contact: Jill Louise BOHLAND| Location: Midlothian Cement Plant TX

ABOUT THE ROLE

Helps keep raw grinding, finish grinding, raw materials blending, clinker cooling, coal mill and auxiliary equipment in proper operating condition by performing inspection, maintenance and minor repair. Also assists in operation of equipment. Assists in raw materials handling operation by tending raw material feeder and conveyor system and keeping area clean.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Checks to see that materials are properly flowing from crushed stone and raw materials storage to raw grinding mills, blending silos and kiln. That clinker is properly flowing from kiln to cooler to clinker storage, and that coal is properly flowing to coal mill.
• Makes regular visual inspections of raw grinding, finish grinding, blending, clinker burning and cooling, material conveying and coal mill equipment to see that they are functioning properly. Reports malfunctions and repair problems to Production Supervisor and Control Room Operator
• Lubricates compressors, pumps, coal mill gears. Checks operation of automatic lubricating system, adds lubricants when necessary.
• Assists maintenance and repair personnel in repair of equipment.
• Cleans assigned areas. Operate bobcat when necessary to clear area to allow repairmen to get at equipment in making repairs.
• Mixes finish grinding additives when necessary.
• Controls feed rate of materials coming from hoppers by making adjustments to reheostat controls, as directed by Control Room Operator or Supervisor.
• Cleans area around coal and raw material hoppers, lower level feeders to surge bins, shale crusher building, and other assigned areas.
• Exchanges information with Supervisors regarding current operating conditions.
• Operation of the jockey truck to transport trailers as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required Education:High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Education Preferred: Associate's degree

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.