Maintenance Technician

Job ID: 528740

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 ...