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.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

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.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience with forklifts and overhead cranes
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Previous experience in a galvanizing environment.
• Prior experience in preventative maintenance or compliance-related activities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to operate forklifts, boom lifts, and overhead cranes
• Adjust machinery and systems to optimize safe, efficient operation.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly PM inspections throughout the plant to ensure all equipment is operating properly
• Install and configure new equipment, as well as dismantle and replace defective or old parts and machines.
• Install or repair equipment such as generators, transformers, motors, circuit breakers, conduit systems, and controllers.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems (480V, 3-phase, AC/DC, control voltage).
• Locate and diagnose faults using blueprints, schematics, or testing instruments.
• Maintain overhead cranes, forklifts, and hoists, including replacement of bearings, seals, and motors.
• Perform industrial maintenance using tools and equipment of several trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, electronics, welding, etc.
• Perform preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance across a range of equipment and systems.
• Use PLC logic for troubleshooting and repair.

Other Role Details-

• Ability to recognize/solve practical problems, issues
• Assist with new equipment installation and setup.
• Be a team player in a diverse group, assisting in other areas/in other ways as needed or when idle
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, production, and management regarding maintenance issues and timelines.
• Cross-train in multiple maintenance disciplines to support team efficiency.
• Establish priorities and reorder priorities when necessary
• Follow all Valmont safety policies and wear required PPE at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and safety checks.
• Participate actively in department safety initiatives.
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions, including required processes and procedures
• Report safety concerns and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Self-supervising once given instructions/guidelines
• Update EHS inspections and safety/compliance tasks in Intelex

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume production settings.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency 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 and Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Integrity
• Organizational Skills
• Patience
• Problem Solving
• Safety Awareness and Integrity
• Self-Supervision and Initiative
• Technical Aptitude
• Working Well under Pressure

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 standing, walking, climbing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, holding, and carrying for various 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 boom lifts at heights of 30-35 feet using fall protection.

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.