Entry-Level Maintenance Tech: Welding & Electrical

Valmont Industries; West Point (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Valmont Industries in West Point, Nebraska is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Coatings Division. You will perform preventive and repair maintenance, electrical and mechanical work, and begin basic metal fabrication using welding, cutting and brazing.

PPE is required and a respirator fit test may be needed under OSHA standards. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and involves learning plant equipment, blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and contributing to safety LEAN

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and desire to learn.
• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to operate powered industrial trucks, aerial platforms and bridge cranes.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 75% standing/walking, 10% bending, 10% stooping, 5% climbing.
• Must wear PPE and work outdoors/in non-temperature-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing, inspecting, repairing and re-assembling basic plant equipment and systems.
• Assist with electrical work.
• Learn basic metal fabrication.
• Communicate with maintenance and production teams via email/phone.
• Operate gauging equipment (tape measures, micrometers, calipers).
• Record labor and materials used for repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English comprehension

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

Associate’s or Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Valmont Industries in West Point, Nebraska is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Coatings Division. You will perform preventive and repair maintenance, electrical and mechanical work, and begin basic metal fabrication using welding, cutting and brazing.

PPE is required and a respirator fit test may be needed under OSHA standards. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and involves learning plant equipment, blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and contributing to safety LEAN