Industrial Maintenance Technician

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a maintenance technician to oversee the upkeep and repair of production equipment and machines on the plant floor.

You will work under the supervision of the plant manager to ensure reliability and safety in daily operations. The role requires LME certification or equivalent qualification, a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read and interpret manuals.

Qualifications

• LME Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity or related field preferred.
• Lift tools, machinery parts and other objects weighing up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines as assigned
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned
• Test malfunctioning machinery, troubleshoot and determine repairs and discuss with plant supervisor for approval and repair as needed
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to sounds to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job description

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

Responsible for overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned to the maintenance team by the plant manager or other supervisor as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines as assigned
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned
• Test malfunctioning machinery, troubleshoot and determine repairs and discuss with plant supervisor for approval and repair as needed
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to sounds to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• LME Certification
• High school diploma/ equivalent or comparable in training, education or experience
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity or related field preferred
• Lift tools, machinery parts and other objects weighing up to 80 pounds each

Compensation

• Payrate for this position is from $35-$40/hour
• Vacation hours of two weeks per year
• Sick leave benefits in accordance with State Laws
• 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 Aff…

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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