Maintenance Mechanic Technician

OLDCASTLE APG, INC.; Wharton (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in outdoor living solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery. The role involves troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ensuring efficient plant operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and technical training, along with mechanical aptitude and experience with specific manufacturing lines.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with PremierTech and Hamar manufacturing lines required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs maintenance on plant equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance activities.
• Operates hand and power tools to complete tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and interpret manuals

Skilled in hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Technical or vocational school certification

Job description

Job ID: 510496

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard hardscape, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery.

Job Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs highly diversified maintenance operations on plant production and facility equipment, according to safety and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives
• Performs scheduled plant preventative maintenance activities on machines, equipment, and plant facilities as well as emergency and unscheduled repairs with the objective of optimizing plant performance and plant operating efficiency
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned
• Weld and use cutting torch as required
• Perform general repairs to plant structures
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs and discuss with Head Mechanic for approval and repair as needed
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls and circuit boards
• Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools
• Replace and install parts as needed
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent, or comparable in training, education or experience
• Technical or vocational school certification or equivalent in training or experience
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential
• Experience working with PremierTech and Hamar manufacturing lines required
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry or related field preferred
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65 lbs. may arise from time to time - should this be the case; employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body - bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $30-$35/hr

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.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

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.