Utility Technician

Manufacturing and Distribution Taylor, Texas


Description

Position Summary: 
The Utility Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all pour barrels, jackets and hoists; housekeeping responsibility for PA room, pigment area and south dock including spills, debris and other items; coordinating with the Environmental Safety & Health Manager to maintain adherence to labeling and waste management processes and guidelines; assist Process Engineer with sieve analysis and other material testing.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Maintain pour barrels, keeping inside of barrels free of debris and mix build-up
  • Maintain barrel jackets, keeping outside of jacket free of loose mix build-up
  • Clean pour hooks so that they are free of mix build-up which can fall onto a mold
  • Replace pour barrels in jackets as needed
  • Make screens for pour barrels
  • Inform Supervisor or Casting Manager of any issues with maintaining barrels
  • Maintain cleanliness of PA room, pigment area and south dock areas including spills, debris and unneeded items
  • Maintain safety labeling for Casting area including pigment barrels/buckets/pitchers per OSHA requirements
  • Maintain 55 gallon mix scrap weight record
  • Assist ESH Manager in waste management process for Casting department
  • Assist Process Engineer with sieve analysis and other material testing as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned to meet business needs
 
Qualifications/Requirements: 
  • Ability to demonstrate comprehension of positional work instructions
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Capable of becoming forklift certified
  • Able to work overtime including weekends
  • Able to stand for minimum of 10 hours
  • Lift minimum of 50 lbs
  • Operate heavy machinery including air hammer
  • Able to wear a full face respirator
  • Must complete Durcon Waste Management Handling Training Program within 30 days of position assigment
 
Educational/Training/ Experience:
  • Less than high school education 
  • Minimum 3 months work experience 

Durcon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.