Maintenance Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Valmont modernizes vital infrastructure and increases agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. The company galvanizes steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, including welders, overhead cranes, hoists, AC/DC motors, and other critical production equipment.

Monitor the tank’s chemistry, update safety and EHS compliance documentation, and support continuous plant operations.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• 1+ years of experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and power tools in an industrial environment.
• Prior experience in EHS reporting or compliance-related activities.

License/Certification

• Certified (or ability to certify) in forklift, man-lift, and crane operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adjust machinery and systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Install or repair equipment, including generators, transformers, motors, circuit breakers, conduit systems, controllers, and heating units.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems (480V, 3-phase, AC/DC, control voltage), including welders and cranes.
• Locate and diagnose faults using blueprints, schematics, or testing instruments.
• Maintain overhead cranes, forklifts, hoists, and CNC equipment, including replacement of bearings, seals, and motors.
• Perform carpentry, welding, plumbing, and basic fabrication as required.
• Perform preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance across a range of equipment and systems.
• Use PLC logic for troubleshooting and repair.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume production settings.
• Basic computer skills (email, reporting, safety software).
• Familiarity with tank chemical management and galvanizing environments.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong background with 480V electrical systems, AC/DC motors, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid State Electrical License.

Key Competencies-

• Attention to Detail
• Communication/Teamwork
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Safety Awareness/Integrity
• Self-Supervision/Initiative
• Technical Aptitude

Work Environment

• Comfortably working indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and damp conditions.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods.
• Wear full PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective vest, steel-toed boots with met guards, welding helmet, face shield, and fall protection as required.
• Work from ladders, manlifts, and scissor lifts at heights of 20–25 feet using fall protection.

Safety Compliances-

• Follow all Valmont safety policies and wear required PPE at all times.
• Monitor and maintain tank chemistry for compliance and safe operation.
• Participate actively in department safety initiatives.
• Report safety concerns and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Update EHS inspections and safety/compliance programs.

Benefits/Perks

• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs
• Work-Life Support

Employer’s Statement

Valmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.