Industrial Electrician - Morris, IL - APG North

Job ID:  496807

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring proper electrical functioning of plant equipment, tools, and machinery and to troubleshoot any electrical or mechanical malfunctioning, and complete appropriate repairs and maintenance. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment 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
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and determine repairs
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning
• Maintain and repair all existing electrical/mechanical equipment in the production areas
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings
• Calibrate and adjust all electrical/electronic equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Maintenance for programmable logic controller based equipment
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation

Compensation

• Up to $36 per hour

Qualifications

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

Requirements / Education / Experience

• Associate’s degree or completion of Technical School and Apprenticeship program or equivalent in training, experience, and education
• At least 5 years of industrial experience in electrical support and maintenance functions
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical operations and  components
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry, or related field preferred
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• Working knowledge of three-phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, and National Electrical Code

Physical Environment

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Requires often climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, and twisting
• Able to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, extending extremities and under extreme work environments

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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.

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