Extruder Operator

Job ID: 524879

Non-Exempt

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

As an Extruder Operator at National Pipe and Plastics you'll be running a production line producing PVC pipe of varying specifications for water, sewer and commercial applications.

National Pipe and Plastics puts the safety of its staff first and looks to ensure equipment is well maintained, housekeeping is kept to the highest standard, employees are fully engaged, and safety issues are addressed timeously.

You'll have the opportunity to join our Safety and Culture committees that put "People Before Pipe".

National Pipe and Plastics focuses on employee engagement as a means to improve our working environment and create continuous improvement.

You will be fully trained to operate and maintain material feeders, extruders and downstream equipment.

Together with your line team support, you'll be responsible for the quality and output of your line.

We at National Pipe and Plastics take pride in the quality of the products we produce for our customers and are looking for motivated individuals to come join our winning team.

Job Responsibilities



* Check daily production schedule and count-sheets in the office for any special instructions or changes


* Check and record machine speeds, regrind silo levels, and all other pertinent information on logs provided


* Check color barrels and hoppers so they do not go empty


* Make proper adjustments on extruders and associated equipment if necessary


* Frequent monitoring of extruder - back pressure, amps, screw and feeder speeds - so that limits are not exceeded


* Frequent monitoring of extruder heats zones and vacuum at vent


* Check product appearance and make adjustments as necessary


* Assist all machine tenders in solving any unusual problems and producing a quality product


* Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements



* High School diploma or GED


* Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, and colleagues


* At least 2 years of ...