Maintenance Helper

About the role

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment within the establishment such as hoists, motors, pumps, belts, fans, air conditioners, conveyors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of power tools and hand tools
• Disassembles machines, repairs and replaces broken parts
• Aid with repairs and maintenance of all equipment and buildings
• Adjust necessary equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment to ensure department safety
• Interprets blueprints, works from sketches or verbal instructions
• Performs minor repairs on all types of forklifts and keeps in operating condition
• Contributes to the design and fabrication of production fixtures and racks
• Be an active participant in department safety; exhibit excellent safety practices and behaviors and follow the intended purposes of Valmont safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum one year experience general maintenance
• Learn to read Blue prints, schematics, set up instructions, and general mathematics applications
• The ability to work in damp high temperature conditions
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs on occasion with some repetitive lifting
• Must be able to work safely at elevated heights
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess Electrical and plumbing experience
• The ability to read blue prints, schematics
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Maintenance helper or equivalent
• Must be able to be on Emergency Stand-by for unscheduled outages

Qualifications

• Passion and integrity
• Drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Electrical and plumbing experience
• Two years’ experience as a Maintenance helper or equivalent
• Ability to work safely at elevated heights
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on occasion with some repetitive lifting
• Ability to work in damp high temperature conditions
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, set up instructions, and general mathematics applications

Skills

• Working knowledge of power tools and hand tools
• Disassembling machines, repairing and replacing broken parts
• Interpreting blueprints, working from sketches or verbal instructions
• Performing minor repairs on all types of forklifts
• Designing and fabricating production fixtures and racks

Benefits

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

• 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

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this posting.