What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Titan America?
Overview
Titan Florida is a wholly owned subsidiary of Titan America LLC, a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity, and connect society.
Under the direction of the plant manager, shift supervisor and/or other designated lead personnel the Machine Operator maintains the facility in a clean, orderly and hazard-free condition. This position will operate, monitor, and maintain concrete block manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain work area in clean and hazard free condition.
- Operate machine control panels with electronic switches.
- Visually inspect products and by-products for conformity to prescribed quality standards such as color, shape and corners. Remove poor quality products and by-products as required.
- Make minor adjustment and repairs on machinery, such as removing jams.
- Monitor the operation of manufacturing equipment to detect and report malfunctions.
- Perform quality control and fill out documentation.
- Empty reject dumpsters, clean loose material from around conveyors and batching equipment.
- Perform other functions and duties as required or directed, such as assisting with maintenance, cleaning and repair of machinery.
- Follow all safety rules.
Required Skills:
- Use, read and understand rulers and tape measures
- Read, write and speak English as required by safety standards and job expectations
- Basic math skills, i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplying, dividing, averaging, etc.
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Must be able to perform duties requiring bending, stooping, squatting and crawling.
- Must be able to lift concrete products and other objects weighing up to 95 pounds each from floor level to heights up to 4 feet.
- Must be able to climb ladders to heights of 7 feet or more.
- The suitable candidate will possess at least 1-year experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to perform duties requiring bending, stooping, squatting, and crawling at least 50% of shift. Requires standing 75% of shift (Based on 8 ~ 12-hour shift).
- Must be able to lift concrete products and other objects weighing up to 95 pounds each from floor level to heights up to 4 feet.
- Must be able to climb ladders up to 7 feet to access material hoppers and equipment platforms.
- This position will work inside with seasonal temperatures ranging from 25° to 100° F
Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
