Extrusion Operator II

Job ID: 529502

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.

Job Summary

The Extrusion Operator II is responsible for proper and efficient operation of all plant extruders, down streams, pullers, saws, and other associated extrusion equipment.

Job Responsibilities



* The normal and emergency operating (Starting, Stopping, Shutting Down) procedures for extrusion lines and associated equipment


* The preparation of extrusion line equipment for start up


* Checking extrusion lines to be properly set up for profile to be produced


* Cleaning of extruders, down streams, pullers, saws, and associated extrusion line equipment and associated equipment


* Periodic inspections of extrusion equipment to assure readiness for operation


* Assisting other operators during line start up and shut down and during emergency situations such as but not limited to equipment failure


* Reporting of equipment failures, maintenance and safety issues to Extrusion Shift Supervisor and/or Team Leader


* Writing work orders for equipment maintenance required


* Notifying Mold Techs of any tooling failures or issues


* Performing any necessary adjustments to equipment (color, length, die shift, pin changes, etc.) to ensure production of profiles remain in compliance with profile specifications


* Order materials as needed to maintain line production


* Take readings and make board checks to assure product meets proper profile specifications


* Maintain all records required by Extrusion Standard Operating Procedures


* Create proper labeling and apply to all crates and carts of finished products, scrap, purge and other materials as required by Extrusion Standard Operating Procedures


* Maintain proper documentation for all finished products and scrap


* Build crates as required to meet product package specifications


* Explain proper packaging of finished products to Extrusion Packers


* Facilitate breaks for Extrusion Packer/s assigned to your line(s)


* Maintain a clean and safe work area


* Other duties as assigned by the Extrusion Shift Supervisor or Extrusion Team Leader

Job Requirements



* High School Diploma or Equivalent


* Minimum of one year of exp...