Maintenance

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Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Maintenance Technician at Valmont Empire Galvanizing. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment overhead crane hoist replacement of AC/DC motors and other types of installations.

Essential Functions:

Work from the direction of the Lead Mechanic to support the preventative maintenance schedule make unforeseen repairs troubleshoot and install new or repaired equipment

Perform a variety of electricaltrade functions in the installation maintenance or repair of equipment for generating distribution and/or utilization of electric energy in an establishment

Install or repair any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators transformers switchboards controllers circuit breakers motors heating units conduit systems or other transmission equipment while working from blueprints drawings layout or other specifications

Locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment

Communicate with the Lead Supervisors Production Manager and General Manager regarding problems and estimated times for repairs

Learn aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance throughout the shop

Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management

Actively participate in department safety and demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Two to Three years of previous experience in a maintenance related position

Two to Three years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

Certified or being able to be certified to run forklifts manlifts cranes and all manufacturing equipment

Computer experience for input and retrieval of data a plus.

The ability to read and decipher blueprints schematics manufacturer specification manuals state and federal code books and references without assistance and use them to properly perform the required maintenance installations or tasks

The ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics and standard U.S. and Metric Measurements

The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

Excellent communication organizational analytical and interpersonal skills

At the end of 90 Calendar days the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production quality and attendance as determined by Management

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

Three years of previous experience with overhead crane maintenance and operations

Three year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools in a professional environment

The ability to work in a high volume fast paced environment

The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

The ability to effectively interpret and present information both oneonone and in front of an audience

Working Conditions

The hourly pay rate for this position is $22.81 per hour pay accelerated based on experience

Benefits:

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and familys overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role work schedule or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical prescription dental)

• Vision through the Area Teamsters Insurance Benefit Plan

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid shortterm including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Quarterly attendance bonus incentive

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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