What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blending technician position at CRH?
Job ID : 503577
Non-Exempt
National Pipe & Plastics, a CRH company, is one of North America’s largest PVC pipe producers, serving the water and energy markets from two east coast locations in Endicott, NY, and Greensboro, NC.
But we’re more than just a manufacturer. Our long history of exceptional customer service and product quality enables us to be a trusted and strategic solutions partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more.
As part of the CRH Infrastructure Products business, we are leading the industry with innovative, sustainable solutions with a safety-first mindset.
Job Summary
To set up and operate all equipment and select materials required in the compounding operation to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.
Job Responsibilities
Use safe working practice for operations and wear proper protective equipment
Set up the mixer system to produce compound needed for production
Check weigh scales periodically for zero reading. Know how to adjust scales to zero. Also, must know how to zero scales with empty bucket or box on scales
Recognize all ingredients visually. Must be able to recognize per bag what each ingredient is
Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation. Must be able to understand formulation they are using. Must put in ingredients in proper order to maintain proper batch according to accumulating weights
Handle material for weighing and supply blender with bucket weighed materials. Be able to operate forklift in tight areas to supply materials to weigh station
Select and place for use materials for compound to be mixed
Connect mixer to proper conveying system to generate proper input and pump to correct silo
Accurately weight each material and add to compounder in the proper order
Alert foreman when weighing error is discovered
Stock raw materials for mixing operation per operating policy
Make routine inspections of mixer system daily. Write work orders for repair of items found not to be operating correctly
Maintain blend levels in silos as instructed
Must be able to climb silo and take measurements. Must be able to climb and work on top of railcars
Keep all hose caps installed on all railcars and hoses to keep dirt and rocks from contaminating resin
Receive raw materials as directed by operating policy
Complete all required paperwork as required
Keep work area neat and clean at all times
Job Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to lift up to 50 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 Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Last updated : 2024-11-09
