Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Plant Operator

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Russell Standard, an Ergon company, and work at the intersection of road preservation and asphalt science. We create quality materials, from asphalt emulsions to specialty products, to solve problems and preserve existing roads with various treatments. Our work contributes to building safe, durable, and cost-effective roadways across the US, connecting goods and services. We believe our people are as good as our products and are looking for team members to help move our communities and country forward.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and completion of a trade program, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
Well-established organizational skills with strong attention to detail, record-keeping skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
Must be willing and able to perform plant operator and maintenance duties.
Ability to work in a team environment with laboratory and other plant personnel, as well as the ability to work independently without close supervision.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to be flexible in scheduling.
Ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds, work on elevated platforms, occasionally enter confined spaces, and tolerate scents common to fuels and asphalt operation.
Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular walking and standing.
Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong mechanical and industrial skills experience.

Responsibilities

Perform plant maintenance duties, including performing highly diversified duties to maintain plant equipment.
General preventative maintenance of pump and valve systems.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Perform maintenance duties including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
Detect faulty operations and report them and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Perform plant operator duties as needed, including opening and closing valves for production transfers, equipment operations, periodic inspection of tanks, weighing trucks (pre- and post-loading), and loading emulsion trucks.
Perform general labor.
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
All other duties as assigned.