Machine Operator

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Under the supervision of the Plant Superintendent, this position supports plant production in all areas of operating various production machines, verifies machines rerunning properly and safely, and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of block machine mechanics, functions, and performance indicators including but not limited to step functions of a cycle, step times, step function adjustments.
• Demonstrate ability to execute and lead others on mold changes, height changes, color changes, and general machine adjustments.
• Advanced knowledge of all aggregates and raw materials and ability to identify by visual indicators.
• Advanced knowledge of batching system, batch reporting, moisture adjustments and product mix designs.
• Demonstrate ability to perform visual and physical product quality inspections.
• Verify that all production machines are running properly and safely.
• Continuously observe machine during production to promote optimum product yield.
• Monitor loader/unloader or kiln feed system to optimize production flow and uptime.
• Monitor cubing line to optimize production flow and uptime.
• Demonstrate ability to train plant personnel, including Cuber, Inside Forklift Operator, Outside Forklift Operator and general laborers on equipment and operation of block machine.
• Keep work area clean and direct production line crew on proper cleanup.
• Accurately complete daily machine reports, including but not limited to batch reports, operator reports, down time reports, dry side reports.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by company or its designated representatives.
• Attend safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Predictable and regular attendance is required.

• On-the-job training is required to perform duties.
• Manufacturing production machinery experience required, including ability to operate block machine, cuber, loader, unloader, kiln systems and any other equipment required to perform duties.
• Mechanically inclined with knowledge of basic hand tools and their proper use.
• Demonstrate clear verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to coach, train and lead others.
• Requires basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Predictable and regular attendance is required.

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen; stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Predictable and regular attendance is required.

• Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

$20.00 to $23.00 Hourly.

Entry level.

Full-time.

Management and Manufacturing.

Wholesale Building Materials.

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