Maintenance Technician

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We manufacture precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products under brands including Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

About the role

This role is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Head Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Replace, install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair production equipment and electrical components
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure production machines perform at an optimal level
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Dismantle equipment to gain access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned
• Review and comprehend blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalog
• Operate all production machines to some degree to better understand machine capabilities and troubleshoot
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Technical or vocational school certification preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety procedures, operating and maintenance instructions
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical principles
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience preferred

Qualifications

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 65lbs, extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment
• Able to perform job tasks in dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions
• Must wear company provided personal protective equipment: earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes*, and protective glasses
• Candidates must provide their own safety boots/shoes upon hire and will be eligible to participate in Safety Boots/Shoe Reimbursement Program after 30 days of employment

Pay

The hourly pay rate is $28-$33 BOE.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - 120 hours per calendar year (pro-rated in first year)
• 401k plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Nine paid Holidays per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs