Maintenance Electrician

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 recruiting a Maintenance Electrician who will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, welders, AC/DC motors, overhead cranes and hoists, and other types of installations.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Work Experience

• 3 years of previous experience in an electronic maintenance-related position
• 3 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

Duties/Responsibilities

• Actively participate in department safety and demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate with the Supervisors, Production Manager, and General Manager regarding problems and estimated times for repairs
• Install or repair any of a variety of electrical equipment, such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment; working from blueprints, drawings, layout, or other specifications
• Learn aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance throughout the shop
• Locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment
• Perform a variety of electrical-trade functions in the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for generating, distribution, or utilization of electric energy in an establishment
• Work from the direction of the Manager to support the preventative maintenance schedule, make unforeseen repairs, troubleshoot and install new or repaired equipment
• Work standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment using a variety of electrician’s hand tools, measuring and testing instruments
• Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• 480 electrical backgrounds
• At the end of 90 calendar days, the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality, and attendance as determined by Management
• Certified to run forklifts, man-lifts, cranes, and all manufacturing equipment
• Computer experience for input and retrieval of data
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Possess a basic knowledge of PLC logic to troubleshoot and or repair the CNC equipment
• State electrical license
• The ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics and standard U.S. and Metric Measurements
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to read and decipher blueprints, schematics manufacturer specification manuals, state and federal code books, and references without assistance and use them to properly perform the required maintenance installations, or tasks

High-ended Qualifications-

• 1 year of previous experience operating a forklift
• 1 year of previous experience operating hand or power tools in a professional environment
• 1 year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience
• The ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Benefits/Perks

• 401k 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 like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more
• Work-Life Support

Employer’s Statement

Valmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.