Lead Electromechanical Technician – PLC & Robotics

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability health"

Group retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Growth and internal promotion

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, seeks an experienced electromechanics technician to lead preventative maintenance and repair on automated and non-automated equipment across two sites: Aberdeen, NC and West Columbia, SC. You will troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and general machinery to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires strong reading of instructions, hands-on tool skills, teamwork, and a commitment to EHS standards, with travel between sites and company reimbursement of expenses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience required.
• Technical or vocational school certification or equivalent in training or experience.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and manuals and follow step-by-step.
• PLC and robotics maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential.
• Skilled with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, belts, mechanics, electricity, carpentry, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of CMMS and its function.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work with a team or independently.
• Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Leadership skills.
• Experience with EHS risks tasks like lock out tag out, confined spaces and heights.
• Valid driver's license; travel between two sites; reimbursements provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to EHS programs to keep people safe.
• Install, adjust, repair, and troubleshoot production equipment and machines as assigned.
• Operate hand and power tools to repair, grease, and replace parts.
• Program and maintain PLC equipment.
• Program and maintain robotic equipment.
• Welding, torching, and light machining as required.
• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance to plant structures.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and complete repairs.
• Install equipment and electrical components and test functionality.
• Dismantle equipment to access/remove defective parts using hoists and tools.
• Replace and install parts as needed.
• Lubricate and clean parts/equipment; ensure proper operation.
• Other duties as needed; may be temporary or permanent.
• Serve as a reference for other electromechanics.

Skills

PLC maintenance

Robotics maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Reading manuals

Team communication

Leadership

EHS risk awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Technical or vocational certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, seeks an experienced electromechanics technician to lead preventative maintenance and repair on automated and non-automated equipment across two sites: Aberdeen, NC and West Columbia, SC. You will troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and general machinery to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires strong reading of instructions, hands-on tool skills, teamwork, and a commitment to EHS standards, with travel between sites and company reimbursement of expenses.