Motor Control and PLC Technician - Tracy, CA

Job ID:  492543

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.     

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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

Requirements / Education / Experience

• At least 5 years of controls experience in manufacturing programming, ladder logic, motor controls
• At least 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 desired
• 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
 

• Physical requirements include lifting at least 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.

Compensation

• $32 - $38 per hour

What CRH 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

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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