Industrial Maintenance Technician: Keep Production Running

Valmont Industries, Inc.

South Carolina

On-site

USD 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, repair, installation, and diagnostics of plant equipment and facility systems. You will help ensure reliability, safe operations, and minimal downtime through preventative maintenance and repair.

Duties include troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, welding and fabrication, and maintaining safety practices and documentation. Shift flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems and circuits.
Basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Basic shop math skills including multiplication, division, fractions, and decimal conversions.
Ability to safely use maintenance tools, test equipment, and material handling equipment.
Ability to obtain forklift and crane certifications through company-provided training programs.
Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift, move, and work with equipment and materials as required.
Ability to wear required PPE and work in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
Diagnose, test, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble production equipment and components.
Troubleshoot and service pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Perform repairs and adjustments to mechanical components including clutches, drive systems, motors, and related equipment.
Repair or fabricate parts, fixtures, and components using welding, cutting, brazing, and related fabrication methods.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and circuits including 12–48-volt DC and 120–460-volt AC systems.
Perform both major and general repairs on production and facility equipment.
Accurately document labor, materials, and parts used for maintenance and repair activities.
Properly use and maintain test equipment, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
Safely operate lift equipment including cranes, booms, man lifts, and cherry pickers.
Respond to occasional emergency call-ins or irregular-hour maintenance needs with limited supervision.
Identify and report abnormal operating conditions, equipment concerns, and safety hazards to leadership.
Maintain clean and organized work areas while supporting housekeeping and routine maintenance activities.
Maintain required certifications, licenses, and technical competencies necessary to perform assigned duties.
Communicate training needs or safety concerns to management and avoid performing work without proper training or authorization.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.