Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading supplier of products for North America's building and landscaping markets. Its products include concrete masonry and hardscapes, packaged cement mixes, packaged lawn and garden products and composite decking products that are sold through a variety of channels. Oldcastle APG is the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands including Belgard Hardscapes, Echelon masonry products, Sakrete bagged dry-mixes, Anchor Wall Systems, MoistureShield composite decking, among others. With over 195 operating locations and 6,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 36 states and 5 Canadian provinces. Oldcastle APG is a U.S. subsidiary of CRH plc., a leading global diversified building materials group.
Job Summary
The Machine Operator sets up, monitors, and controls equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
capable of diagnosing, troubleshooting to maintain and repair extrusion equipment included in the manufacturing process
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding machines.
Optimize machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials to achieve specified tolerances
Proficient in die, equipment, and set up/changeovers to adhere to a specific planning schedule
All other duties as assigned
Requirements
Previous machine operator experience in a manufacturing setting
Must be able to read, write and calculate basic math functions
Some mechanical and troubleshooting skills
Safety and Quality-oriented
Forklift experience a plus
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to:
Stand for extended periods of time
Lift up to 40 lbs.
The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs, and your whole body - bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping and reaching
What CRH Americas Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH Americas
CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a great place to grow! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!
CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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