Maintenance Technician

Oldcastle APG; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan

Disability benefits

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle APG in Kent, WA seeks an experienced maintenance technician to uphold and repair production equipment under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor. You will help keep manufacturing lines productive by diagnosing issues and performing preventive tasks to minimize downtime.

The role requires strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical principles, with a background in reading blueprints and operating a variety of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand safety procedures and maintenance instructions.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Replace, install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair production equipment and electrical components.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective actions.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machines operating at peak performance.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, fluids, and filters and follow checklists for maintenance actions.
• Replace faulty parts, wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Job description

Job ID: 527805

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 role is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Head Mechanic.

Job Responsibilities

• Replace, install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair production equipment and electrical components
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure production machines perform at an optimal level
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Dismantle equipment to gain access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned
• Review and comprehend blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalog
• Operate all production machines to some degree to better understand machine capabilities and troubleshoot
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Technical or vocational school certification preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety procedures, operating and maintenance instructions
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical principles
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience preferred
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 65lbs, extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment
• Able to perform job tasks in dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions
• Must wear company provided personal protective equipment - earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes\*, and protective glasses
• Candidates must provide their own safety boots/shoes upon hire and will be eligible to participate in Safety Boots/Shoe Reimbursement Program after 30 days of employment

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $30-$35 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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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