Maintenance Technician

3403 Charlotte Ave, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-1150

About the role

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc.
• Repair worn parts, straighten and fabricate fixtures.
• Participate in the installation of new equipment.
• Perform major repairs and replace parts on older equipment as needed and per the PM schedule.
• Seek out opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the maintenance department.
• Perform maintenance tasks to support the minimization of downtime.
• Support manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, holidays, weekends, etc.) as required/assigned to complete necessary maintenance tasks.
• Respond to on-duty emergency requests and after-hours call-ins as needed.
• Perform strategic preventative maintenance; continuous improvement of maintenance systems and practices.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including buildings, grounds, and snow removal.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
• 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 of plant production equipment.

Important details about the role:

• Expected to work independently and be responsible for their own work product in both efficiency and quality.
• Must evaluate/analyze a wide variety of equipment/machinery issues related to standardized situations and either have the solution, know how to get the solution, or know who to contact to provide the solution.
• Must display an aptitude for problem solving and the ability to plan for or around future needs or problems.
• Must determine when equipment should be removed from service or returned to service.
• Must identify and report hazards.
• Must work with other employees to complete jobs.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor or Maintenance Lead as directed.

Requirements

• Six (6) to nine (9) years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance is preferred.
• Associate degree in industrial maintenance, engineering, and/or equivalent years of experience.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics, or electrical applications.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Must be available for on-call rotation.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• 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.

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

This is a 1st shift position.