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Concord, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
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Concord, Ontario Full-Time | Monday–Friday (8AM–5PM) | Occasional weekends/on-call
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) is a leading North American manufacturer of architectural glass, metal, and glazing systems. Our Concord facility supports high-volume production and relies on skilled maintenance professionals to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician (Electrical) plays a critical role in maintaining and improving plant reliability. This position focuses heavily on electrical troubleshooting, working with motors, drives, schematics, and 575V circuits. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on electrical experience, the ability to diagnose complex issues, and confidence working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
While electrical expertise is the priority, the role also includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and general facility maintenance tasks. You will support both mid-day and afternoon operations, ensuring equipment uptime and safe performance across the plant.
Electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, motors, drives, circuits, and control systems up to 575V.
Instrumentation & process equipment diagnostics to support continuous plant operations.
Emergency and scheduled repairs to minimize downtime and maintain safe equipment performance.
Mechanical support including belts, bearings, minor fabrication, and basic machinist tasks.
Preventive maintenance on machinery, facility systems, and electrical alarms.
PLC troubleshooting (basic level; proprietary systems experience is an asset).
Safety compliance including lockout/tagout and maintaining organized work areas.
Facility maintenance including support for renovations, updates, and building systems.
Equipment hazard assessment and communication with management.
Perform work at heights using ladders, scaffolds, scissor lifts, booms, and roof access.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of relevant maintenance experience; Red Seal is an asset but not required.
Strong electrical troubleshooting background — motors, drives, schematics, circuits.
PLC experience is an asset.
Mechanical aptitude (hydraulics, pneumatics, equipment repair).
MIG and Stick welding experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to develop alternative solutions.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in hot/cold environments.
Commitment to safe work practices.
Willingness to support after-hours callouts and weekend work as needed.
Must be local to the Concord area (within ~50 km).
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OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.
