Maintenance Technician

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture promoting growth

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, Inc. in Milford, Connecticut is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic responsible for the upkeep and repair of equipment and machinery. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with technical or vocational training. The role involves operation of hand tools, troubleshooting machinery, and performing various repairs.

Qualified applicants should be able to work in extreme conditions and lift heavy objects. Oldcastle offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret manuals and instructions.
• Lift tools and machinery parts up to 80lbs with assistance if needed.
• Endure bending, crouching, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment.
• Operate various hand and power tools for repairs.
• Weld and use cutting torches as required.
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Use of hand and power tools

Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational school certification

Job description

Job ID: 522436

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

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment, heavy trucks and special purpose machines as assigned
• 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
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry or related field preferred
• Lift tools, machinery parts and other objects weighing up to 80lbs each, assistance available if needed
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching
• Standing for extended period of time
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust and dirt
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job

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

EOE/Vet/Disability

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affinitve 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.