Maintenance Electrician / Controls Technician

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Nine paid Holidays per year

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, seeks an experienced electrical controls technician for our Spokane Valley manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of electrical controls, with emphasis on PLCs, troubleshooting, and safe operation.

You will read schematics, update PLC programs, and support production equipment while working self-directed in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have extensive electrical control experience and strong problem-solving and communication

Qualifications

• 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 100 lbs; assistance available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Update and edit PLC programs using supplied software.
• Manage work requirements and prioritize task completion in breakdown situations.
• Advanced troubleshooting 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

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Self-directed

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Tools

PLC programming software

Job description

Job ID: 528970 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 $36-$42 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.

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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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