Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

About the role

The Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of plant equipment and facility systems under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. This role ensures equipment reliability, safe operations, and minimal production downtime through preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair activities involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Diagnose, test, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble production equipment and components.
• Troubleshoot and service pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Repair or fabricate parts, fixtures, and components using welding, cutting, brazing, and related fabrication methods.
• Perform both major and general repairs on production and facility equipment.
• Accurately document labor, materials, and parts used for maintenance and repair activities.
• Properly use and maintain test equipment, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Safely operate lift equipment including cranes, booms, man lifts, and cherry pickers.
• Respond to occasional emergency call-ins or irregular-hour maintenance needs with limited supervision.
• Identify and report abnormal operating conditions, equipment concerns, and safety hazards to leadership.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while supporting housekeeping and routine maintenance activities.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and technical competencies necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Communicate training needs or safety concerns to management and avoid performing work without proper training or authorization.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems and circuits.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Basic shop math skills including multiplication, division, fractions, and decimal conversions.
• Ability to safely use maintenance tools, test equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to obtain forklift and crane certifications through company-provided training programs.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and work with equipment and materials as required.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance or as an Industrial Mechanic.
• Experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other lift equipment.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLC systems, maintenance software, and general computer applications.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and customer focus.

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

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Specific details about pay and benefits are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

Shifts and schedules vary depending on the industry (e.g., manufacturing, commercial facilities, or field services). Technicians are regularly exposed to varying conditions, including production and industrial settings, environmental exposures, high noise levels, confined and elevated spaces, shift and weekend work, and occasional emergency on-call hours to handle urgent equipment failures with minimal supervision.