Production Technician I

Amrize; Grand Chain (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. is seeking a plant operator to support safety, quality, and production across shift operations in Illinois. The role requires multitasking, understanding equipment operation, and performing mechanical tasks in a physically demanding environment.

You will identify safety issues, conduct inspections, measure material flow, and maintain reporting accuracy while working across weekend schedules as needed. Amrize offers health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a shift-based environment.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct safety issues; perform field level risk assessments; follow plant safety policies.
• Identify and correct environmental issues noted during daily shift operations.
• Provide troubleshooting and process change recommendations based on test results.
• Comply with all safety and environmental requirements.
• Perform shift and pre-start inspections; address safety or maintenance issues on equipment.
• Ensure quality parameters are maintained per Amrize and ASTM guidelines.
• Complete all reports with accuracy.

Skills

Safety procedures

Multitasking

Root cause analysis

Equipment operation

Quality control

Documentation/reporting

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Job description

Company Overview

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. We invite you to come and build with us. We are listed on the NYSE and SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company.

About the Role

The individual must demonstrate the ability to multitask, work in excess of 8 hours per shift, perform mechanical tasks, understand equipment operation and inspection, and will perform duties that are at times quite physical.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify and correct safety issues; perform field level risk assessments; perform duties in a safe manner abiding by plant safety policies.
• Identify and correct environmental issues noted during daily shift operations.
• Provide troubleshooting and process change recommendations based on test results.
• Comply with all company safety and environmental requirements.
• Perform shift and pre‑start inspections and address safety or maintenance issues on equipment.
• Ensure quality parameters are maintained in accordance with Amrize and ASTM guidelines.
• Complete all reports with accuracy.
• Measure silos as needed.
• Identify issues using root cause analysis and correct them.
• Maintain raw material flow in hoppers, tanks and feeders; report any material flow problems that could adversely impact the manufacturing process.
• Clean around raw material hoppers, coke tunnel and finish mill feeders as needed.
• Work any shift, including weekends and paid holidays as schedules dictate.
• Use safe work practices and report hazardous conditions as encountered.

Additional Requirements

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Additional Education Preferred: Associate's degree.
• Commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Workers required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.

What We Offer

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax savings.
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance.
• Holistic Health & Well‑being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Dress for your day.

Building Inclusive Workspaces

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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