Electrician - Motor Control​/PLC Technician

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Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, Moisture Shield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

This role is responsible for ensuring the proper mechanical functioning of plant equipment and machinery and to troubleshoot any electrical/electronic malfunctions, completing appropriate repairs and maintenance.

• Testing and measurement of AC/DC utilities
• Testing and measurements with multi-meters and OME meters
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment, hand tools to determine root cause
• Perform routine electrical preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure safe operation, reliability, early failure detection, and reduce unplanned downtime on equipment
• Perform necessary maintenance tasks including but not limited to the repair or replacement of defective and damaged parts, adjustments, and calibration procedures, assemble, install, test, and execute preventative maintenance tasks on various forms of manufacturing equipment
• Review and comprehend blueprints, electrical schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalog
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

• At least 5 years of controls experience in manufacturing programming, ladder logic, motor controls
• Minimum 2 years of PLC troubleshooting
• Installation and programming of variable frequency drives including Allen Bradley, Siemens and Schneider, Lust Controls
• 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 desired
• 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 dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions
• Must wear company provided personal protective equipment - earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes*, and protective glasses
• Candidates must provide their own safety boots/shoes upon hire and will be eligible to participate in Safety Boots/Shoe Reimbursement Program after 30 days of employment

• $35 per hour to $48 per hour
• $1,500 Sign-on bonus
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holiday

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program 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 a 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.

  EOE/Vet/Disability

  CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.