Job ID: 497602
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.
**Job Summary**
The Lead 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 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 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 APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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