Controls Technician / Maintenance Electrician

Oldcastle APG; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is seeking a maintenance electrician to join our North Carolina manufacturing site. The role focuses on the general maintenance and repair of electrical controls and equipment to keep production running smoothly.

You will update PLC programs, troubleshoot production machinery, and work safely around high‑voltage equipment. The position requires self‑direction, strong problem solving, and the ability to read drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• Must possess extensive electrical control experience.
• Able to work in a self-directed fashion without significant supervisory support or direction.
• Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with other team members.
• Lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 100lbs, assistance available if needed.
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching.
• Standing for an extended period of time.
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt.

Responsibilities

• Update and edit PLC Programs using supplied software.
• Manage work requirements and prioritize task completion in breakdown situations.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills including PLC and repair of production machinery.
• Safely set-up, adjust, maintain, and repair machinery and machine parts.
• Read and understand technical drawings, schematics, ladder logic, etc.
• Follow all established safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot safety circuits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical control experience

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team communication

Self-direction

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Job ID: 529215 Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes 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.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for the general maintenance and repair of electrical controls and equipment at the manufacturing site.

Job Responsibilities

• Update and edit PLC Programs using supplied software
• Manage work requirements and prioritize task completion in breakdown situations
• Advanced troubleshooting skills including PLC and repair of production machinery
• Safely set-up, adjust, maintain, and repair machinery and machine parts
• Read and understand technical drawings, schematics, ladder logic, etc.
• Follow all established safety procedures
• Troubleshoot safety circuits
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must possess extensive electrical control experience
• Able to work in a self-directed fashion without significant supervisory support / direction
• Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with other team members
• Lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 100lbs, assistance available if needed
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching
• Standing for an extended period of time
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $40-$45 BOE
• 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

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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