Maintenance Technician - Gaffney, SC

Gaffney, SC, US, 29341

Job ID:  495053

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

As an Oldcastle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment. Maintenance and Repair Mechanics also provide maintenance support for the various facilities and structures on company property.  The successful candidate must be able to work safely in a fast-paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components and special purpose machines as assigned
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.  Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals

Requirements
 

• At least 3 years of maintenance/electrician experience with at least two years working in a manufacturing environment.  Requires prior experience with PLCs, and ability to read schematics
• Experience working with diesel engines
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Working knowledge of basic safety programs, particularly lock-out/tag-out procedures, as well as principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanics
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 60 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working outside, and use of fall protection equipment

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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