Process Technician - 2nd Shift

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Oldcastle, 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.
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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

Employment type
Full Time