Process Technician - Colfax, NC - IPG NPP/IPG Plastic

Job ID:  501218

Non-Exempt

National Pipe & Plastics, a CRH company, is one of North America’s largest PVC pipe producers, serving the water and energy markets from two east coast locations in Endicott, NY, and Greensboro, NC.  But we’re more than just a manufacturer.  Our long history of exceptional customer service and product quality enables us to be a trusted and strategic solutions partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more.  As part of the CRH Infrastructure Products business, we are leading the industry with innovative, sustainable solutions with a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The process technician will oversee the shift schedule and assist in running extrusion lines.

Job Responsibilities

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• Implement production schedule for product specifications such as dimensions, colors, and profile

• Responsible for starting and shutting down production lines

• Changes stacks & die’s

• Clean die’s

• Pull and clean co-extruder screws

• Sets and updates all extruder and co-extruder settings

• Set McGuire settings

• Setup embossers

• Assure scheduled line maintenance is completed

• Adjust water bath settings

• Conducts advanced troubleshooting

• Changes and clean vents

• Perform changeover tasks according to production schedule

• Performs board quality control checks

• Perform color testing

• Conducts trials

• Conduct Line Operator and Lead Operator skill evaluations

• Directs/Trains Line Operators, Lead Operator

• Ensures good Housekeeping

• Communicates supply needs to Material handler

• Follows all policies and procedures

• Maximizes plant efficiencies

• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs 

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 a 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 Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.