Lead Maintenance Supervisor - Galvanizing Plant

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan with company mix

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small group of maintenance personnel within the galvanizing operations in Salina, KS.

The role focuses on safety, quality, training, and handling projects with external vendors and contractors. The position requires direct supervision, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and the ability to manage capital projects and ongoing plant repairs.

Qualifications

• Two to five years related experience and/or training related to the maintenance and repair of galvanizing equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong background knowledge of 480-volt, 3 phase electricity
• Ability to work from heights using equipment such as a high reach
• Proven Supervisory skills and strong leadership with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, repair and re-assemble galvanizing plant equipment and systems including overhead bridge cranes, hoists, gear boxes, forklifts, straddle trucks, shag trucks, company vehicles, pneumatic and mechanical systems, power transmission components, combustion engines, boiler systems, and electrical and hydraulic systems
• Perform high skilled electrical work
• Read and interpret blueprints to complete assigned tasks and repairs
• Defines expected production standards, and monitors performance standards of the assigned personnel
• Monitor performance of assigned personnel, complete employee performance review, and take corrective action as necessary
• Operate gauging equipment including tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers
• Must be company trained and authorized to operate and train others on powered industrial trucks, forklifts, aerial platforms and bridge cranes
• Move parts and materials around the facility weighing up to 50 pounds by hand although most frequent lift is up to 30 pounds
• Climb and work from ladders, aerial platforms, bridge cranes, and roofs in excess of 80 feet
• Domestic travel overnight up to 10% annually to assist with maintenance at other plant locations

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical knowledge (480V 3-phase)

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

PIT operation training

Education

Associate’s or Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Industrial boiler certification

Pipe welding certification

Structural welding certification

Licensed electrician

Licensed HVAC

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small group of maintenance personnel within the galvanizing operations in Salina, KS.

The role focuses on safety, quality, training, and handling projects with external vendors and contractors. The position requires direct supervision, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and the ability to manage capital projects and ongoing plant repairs.