Electromechanical Trainee

Valmont Industries; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 38 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Résumé du poste

Valmont Industries is seeking a trainee in electrical or electromechanical maintenance to assist with preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment. You will learn to troubleshoot electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, and assist in installing distribution equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and enrollment in related technology studies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and terminology.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints and NEC books (AC/DC).
• Must be enrolled in Electrical or Electromechanical Technology or related associate program.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assist in replacing/adjusting mechanical clutches and drive trains.
• Install distribution equipment including switchgear, I lines, busways and cables per NEC.
• Record labor and materials used for each repair and maintain safety practices.

Connaissances

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding and fabrication

Rigging principles

Proximity switch replacement

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift operation

Description du poste

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont

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. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

Shift & Compensation

Shift: 3rd Shift

Compensation: $27.73 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential

A Brief Summary of This Position

Works with and assists full time equipment maintenance employees to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment mechanical and electrical systems. A trainee will learn to perform trouble shooting, testing, disassembly, inspecting, repair and re-assembly of plant mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and components. Incumbent assists with the replacement and/or adjustment of mechanical clutches, drive trains, and assist in major and general repairs on all equipment. Trainee assists installing of distribution equipment including switch gear, I lines, bus ways, gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with National Electrical Code. Incumbent performs minor electrical functions which include installation and repair of lighting, repair of small fixtures, appliances, welders, wire feeds and motors, changing fuses and general house cleaning. Will perform required fabrication of fixtures including welding, cutting, brazing and surface applications. Required to record labor and material used on each repair made. Required to take proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment. Will operate lift equipment including cranes, booms, lifts, cherry picker, forklift, etc. Exercise communication skills pertaining to the job. Reports all abnormal conditions and safety hazard to Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Assist and learn how to troubleshoot Electrical and electronic as well as hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting should progressively get better Assist and learn tier 1 level skills such as dropping power to a machine, replacing proximity switches, replacing a hydraulic pump, replacing a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, or installing a Hoffman box with PLC Assist and learn how to evaluate whether the installation of low voltage electrical equipment meets National Electrical Codes, OSHA and Valmont Safety Standards Assist and learn tier 1 skills such as troubleshooting electronic, electrical, & mechanical systems that do require considerable judgment although final diagnostic of a problem is not normally done by a tier 1 technician Ability to advance to Electromechanical Tech 1 and able to decide whether or not equipment can run or needs immediate attention for repairs.

Other Important Details about the Role

Responsible for hand tools, electrical tools, volt/ohm and amp meters and other testing equipment, welders, including transportation equipment and lifting equipment Required considerable care and attention on the part of the employee to minimize damage to gauges, tools and equipment Demonstrated commitment to safety and a willingness to take personal responsibility for safety is required Responsible to maintain the work area in a safe condition Pre-use checklists will be filled out by the employee for forklifts and other material handling equipment. Lockout/tagout procedures are mandatory Employee operates as a member of the team, but not as a lead

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent Must be enrolled in an Electrical or Electromechanical Technology or an Associate’s degree program The ability to climb and work at elevated heights of up to eighty feet Basic understanding of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, & mechanical schematics and terminology Basic understanding of rigging principles and methods The ability to accurately interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and National Electrical Code books for both AC & DC electrical systems The ability to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic valves and prints A working knowledge of using e-mail

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift
• Experience welding and fabricating
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with low-voltage electrical / electronic troubleshooting
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• A degree in Electromechanical Technology

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.

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.