Blow Still Supervisor

Atlas Roofing Corporation

Location: Daingerfield, Texas, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Microsoft Word
Timekeeping System
Quality Testing Equipment

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned)

· Supervises the personnel and activities on all shifts in order to achieve or exceed determined standards for the Still Yard.

· Assigns and maintains workflow, checks progress and quality of work, maintain daily schedules for Lab Techs and Stillmen.

· Verifying accuracy of work and timecard information and recording overtime work.

· Coordinates activities with any related departments; determines that proper quality control procedures are being followed.

· Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping and maintaining safe work practices and conditions.

· Recommends purchase of necessary supplies; equipment, materials, etc. initiates purchase requisitions.

· Prepares and maintains Still Yard reports and records.

· Makes suggestions as to improve methods of production, cost savings, etc.

· Responsible for various other functions such as assisting in taking periodic physical inventory.

· Constant surveillance of Still Yard and equipment, and other duties determined by the Blow Still Manager.

· Responsible for following all plant rules of conduct and safety rules including all safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

· Responsible for the continuous safe operation of the Blow Still and Related Equipment.

· Perform minor maintenance on Blow Still equipment.

· Intricate understanding of the Asphalt heater, of process equipment, which includes control system, blow stills, knock out tank, thermal-oxidizer, waste heat boiler.

· Intricate understanding of condensate receiver system, DA, Steam heat trace system, #1 and #3 boiler and water softener blowers.

· Perform required quality tests on coating and work closely with Lab Technicians to ensure Quality tests are being done and within specifications.

· Responsible to report all maintenance related items to Maintenance and utilize the Work Order system.

· Continually monitor conditions in the Blow Still to ensure upset conditions do not occur. This includes but is not limited to machinery, temperature, steam, air and boiler operations.

· Safely and proficiently perform the process of converting flux into coating (blowing).

· Minimal travel requirements as needed for training, etc, as determined by Manager.

· All other responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Must be able to work shift schedule, holidays and overtime

SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Organization: Must have sound organizational skills in order to process job related data

· and in relation to work area materials.

· Communication: Ability to provide relevant and timely information in a clear manner.

· Follow Through: Fulfills the requirements of the position as described. Ability to follow-through on completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner. Anticipates what needs to be done and proceeds without direction in a timely manner.

· Problem Solving: Ability to think through issues and develop solutions in a timely manner

· Team Building: Willing to work with others and utilize group dynamic to form solutions.

· Language: Must be able to speak fluent English.

· Mathematical abilities: Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and ability to calculate percentages and add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals.

· Reading Ability: Advanced ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, government regulations. Ability to present information to and respond from questions from groups of managers, customers, employees or the general public.

· Computer skills: Word – beginner level (memos, letters, formatting)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand/walk and reach with hands and arms. Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel and manipulate objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

· Standing: regularly -remaining on one’s feet in an upright position.

· Walking: regularly -moving about on foot.

· Sitting: occasionally -remaining in the normal seated position.

· Lifting: frequently -raising or lowering an object from one level to another.

· Carrying: occasionally -transporting an object, usually by hand, arm, or shoulder.

· Climbing: occasionally -ascending or descending objects usually with hands/feet.

· Balancing: regularly -maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.

· Stooping: occasionally -bending the body by bending spine at the waist.

· Kneeling: occasionally -bending the legs to come to rest on one or both knees.

· Crouching: occasionally -bending body downward and forward by bending legs.

· Reaching: frequently -extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

· Handling: regularly -seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hand(s).

· Fingering: regularly -picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers.

· Feeling: regularly -perceiving attributes of objects by means of skin receptors.

· Talking: regularly -expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.

· Hearing: regularly -perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.

· Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: regularly -performing work through using two or more.

· Far Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more.

· Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

· Depth Perception: ability to judge distance and space relationships.

· Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally.

· Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.

· Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

· Medium Work: occasionally - lifting of up to 75 lbs.

· Extreme Cold: temperature cold enough to cause marked bodily discomfort.

· Extreme Heat: temperature hot enough to cause marked bodily discomfort.

· Temperature Changes: variations in temperature from hot to cold.

· Wet: frequent contact with water or other liquids.

· Humid: conditions with high moisture content to cause bodily reactions.

· Noise: sufficient noise to cause distraction

· Atmospheric Conditions: conditions that affect the skin or respiratory system.

OTHER

The duties of this job may vary slightly across divisions and locations. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

About Atlas Roofing Corporation

Manufactures and distributes residential and commercial building materials.

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