Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift at Valmont Industries, Inc.

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A Brief Summary of This Position

The Maintenance Mechanic 13 position is a highly driven individual that will be responsible for performing installation, preventative maintenance & repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance & repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc.
• Responsible for the repair of worn parts, straightens and fabricates fixtures. Makes new installation of equipment and performs major repairs/replacements.
• Seek opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the maintenance department.
• Proper installation of equipment ensuring that necessary safety standards are adhered to.
• Performs maintenance tasks according to production needs to minimize downtime.
• Support manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, holidays, weekends, etc.) as required/assigned).
• Respond to on-duty emergency requests and after-hours call-ins.
• Performs strategic preventative maintenance; continuous improvement of maintenance systems and practices.
• Performs general maintenance tasks including buildings, grounds, (snow removal), etc.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance activities with other departments.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform new installations of equipment, including high and low voltage systems and major repairs and replacements
• Complete diagnosis, testing, disassembly, inspecting, precise measuring, repair and re-assembly of plant equipment or components
• Use troubleshooting aids, such as volt, ohm and amp meters, meggers, anemometers, tachometers and any other tool used to diagnose equipment to interpret readings
• Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical electronic troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment

Important Details about the Role

• The employee is responsible for own work.

• Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
•  Must display an aptitude for problem solving and the ability to plan for or around future needs or problems.

• Although most of this job is covered by standard practices, good common sense and quality control procedures are essential aspects of completing this job in a successful manner.
• Must be able to determine when equipment should be removed from or returned to service
• Must be able to identify and report hazards

• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Six (6) to Nine (9) years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.

• Associates degree in industrial maintenance, engineering and/or equivalent.
• Requires working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics or electrical applications.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment.
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Must be available for on-call rotation.

Benefits

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

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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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Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance

• Technical training in industrial machine types
• Three (3) or more years of machine mechanical/electronics experience.
• Understanding of machining.
•  Experience in three or more areas - CNC, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, metalworking.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Working knowledge of single and three phase electrical circuitry with an ability to read electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Experience performing all position arc and wire feed welding on steel and aluminum.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, water and natural gas plumbing.
• Experience with mills/lathes.

Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results