Maintenance Technician

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Lorain, OH to oversee preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery. The role requires experience and the ability to work with a team or independently to keep production running smoothly.

The successful candidate will perform general repairs, install and repair production equipment, test and troubleshoot machines, and follow safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent; training or certifications are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals; follow procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, belts, mechanics, electricity, and carpentry is valued.
• Familiarity with CMMS and its functions is preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team or independently.
• Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance programs and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance to plant structures.
• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines.
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and perform repairs to ensure safe operation.
• Install electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning.
• Dismantle equipment to access defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• MIG/Stick welding, torch cutting, and light machining as required.
• Operate hand and power tools to repair and maintain parts/equipment.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Assist mobile mechanic as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading manuals

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Welding

Job description

Job ID: 528752

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 preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance to plant structures
• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment, and special purpose machines as assigned
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs, and follow through with these repairs to assure proper operation of equipment in a safe, timely manner
• Install equipment and/or 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
• Mig/Stick Welding, torch cutting, and light machining as required
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, change and clean parts/equipment to ensure proper operation
• Keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Work occasionally with mobile mechanic as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent experience and training, or comparable education
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, belting, mechanics, electricity, carpentry
• Knowledge of CMMS system and its function
• Good communication skills
• Able to work with a team or independently
• Full understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Familiarity with log out tag out procedures
• Work safely and efficiently to maintain plant support
• Lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects which could weigh up to 80 lbs. each. Assistance is advised and available if needed for heavier objects
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching
• Standing for an extended period
• Able to work in manufacturing type conditions such as hot and/or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt

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 Affordante 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.

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