Maintenance and Repair Mechanic - Cedartown, GA at Oldcastle APG Inc in Cedartown, Georgia

Job Description:

 

Job ID:  342639

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Summary

 

As an Oldcastle Maintenance and Repair Mechanic, 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.

The Maintenance and Repair Mechanic will join our new flagship plant in Cedartown, GA. This in an opportunity to join the core team for a high-profile location and represent our company to executive-level customers.

 

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 65 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working outside, and use of fall protection equipment

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 65 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment


• Able to perform job tasks in sometimes dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions

What CRH Americas Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!

CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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