Production Technician

Salary Range: $23-$27/hour based on experience

BENEFITS EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT

About the Skyway Cement Company

Skyway Cement Company is a locally managed and operated subsidiary of Eagle Materials Inc. Eagle Materials is one of the largest American owned suppliers of materials for residential, commercial, institutional and public works construction in the United States.

Position Location: South Chicago, Illinois

Position Description: Production Technician for a manufacturer of slag cement. Duties include equipment operation, inspections, clean-up work and some maintenance. Candidate must have a safety–minded attitude that maintains and enhances a safety culture for the benefit of the company and its employees.  Candidate must be able to work a rotating shift with a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Load material with a front-end loader
• Perform daily inspections of equipment
• Assist shift coordinator with daily operations of plant
• Perform preventative maintenance routines of equipment
• Complete weekly cleanout duties of chutes
• Sweep, clean, and pick-up to maintain good housekeeping standards
• Assist other departments with maintenance and shipping activities
• Ability to adapt well to varying operational plans while maintaining a safe and efficient focus on productivity.
• Use forklift and bobcat and other mobile equipment as needed

The above job description has been designed to provide general guidelines for the identification of tasks, duties, and qualifications for the titled position and/or its successors. The description is not all inclusive of the duties that are performed by the incumbent and the incumbent may be assigned to duties other than those listed in this document as the work environment and essential functions of the job change.

Position Dimensions:

• Must be flexible and able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to work 40 hours or more per week
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary including weekends
• Must adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to work in temperatures of heat in summer and cold in winter
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat as needed for responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Valid Driver's License (Required)
• 2 years of industrial related work experience (Preferred)
• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience (Preferred)

Benefits Offered on Your First Day!

• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Job Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Skyway Cement Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About The Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

The range provided is in United States Dollars.

Salary : $23 - $27