Job ID: 482986

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

Responsible for overall supervision and coordination of workers' activities related to the setup, installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure non-stop operation of the plant/location assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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  Leads workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Test malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs and assign mechanic for repair
• Leads workers engaged in dismantling, assembling and installing equipment, parts, and machinery
• Interprets company policies and safety regulations to ensure compliance and safe work environment
• Interprets specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers and assigns duties
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of the product
• Implement a schedule of routine and preventative maintenance procedures and assign and monitor personnel
• Order parts needed for special projects, routine maintenance requirements, spare parts, tools and equipment needed
• Implements preventative maintenance programs/monitors existing programs
• Keeps management informed of activities
• Coordinates maintenance services to be provided by outside vendors, including warranties and service contracts
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of shop, department or work crew
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

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

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  Associate’s degree or equivalent in training, education or experience plus at least 2 years of experience as a head mechanic, or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electric and other types of malfunctions of machinery and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Ability to train others
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic operations, programmable controllers and their application, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Strong knowledge of safety and industrial hygiene
• Lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 80 pounds each
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt

What CRH Offers You

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  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

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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