Batch Plant Operator (Manufacturing)
Get ready to grow with us!
NWPX Infrastructure is the nation's leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we're just getting started! Our business is growing, and we're looking for great people to grow with us. We're immediately seeking a Batch Plant Operator to join our Northwest Pipe team in Ferris, TX.
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Bonus Potential (2x per year)
- Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
Our Values:
- Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
- Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
- Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: Responsibility is to fully operate, maintain and oversee all duties in regards to the mixer. Person will be in charge of ensuring mix designs are consistent and meeting requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Basic Maintenance of the Mixer/Batch Plant
· Daily inspections and adjustments to mixer according to Mixer Manufactures operators manual
· Maintain cartridges in baghouse that they are clean and functioning properly
· Fill out and maintain proper paperwork of inspections and Maintenance reports
· Adjustment and calibration of Mixer moisture probe or viscosity meter
· Daily housekeeping and upkeep of Batch Plant including mixer, weigh belt, agg belt, etc.
· Ordering and maintaining proper inventory levels of all aggregates, admixtures, cement and flyash
· Batch consistent concrete for production on time when needed
· Clean Mixer after last batch of concrete delivered
· Make sure batch tickets and daily production totals are printed and kept on file if not stored in batch computer
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
· Experience working with mixing equipment, industrial machine operations or industrial maintenance
· Experience working with concrete would be preferred, not required
· Able to read, write and speak in English language. Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
