Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we're leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.
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
A diverse and 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.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions (OES), a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.