Maintenance Assistant 1

Valmont Industries; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking a maintenance technician for a 3rd shift position. You will perform repairs, PMs, and general maintenance in an indoor shop environment, following safety protocols and PPE requirements.

The role requires reading and interpreting documents, using basic measurement tools, and contributing to LEAN manufacturing initiatives while supporting equipment reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to complete paperwork.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and basic mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read tape measures and other measurement devices.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends.
• Passion and integrity with drive to excel.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety absolutes and PPE requirements while performing maintenance tasks.
• Assist with PMs and general maintenance repairs under supervision.
• Lead or participate in LEAN manufacturing activities.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas in the plant.
• Report hazards and ensure safe working conditions.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Read tape measures

Overtime availability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial lifting equipment

Cranes

Forklift

Hoists

Job description

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150 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?

This is a 3rd shift Position.

Essential Functions

Adhere by Safety Absolutes – Job Safety Briefings on Non-Standard Work. – Verify we have communicated to production and have the permits required to safely complete the repair. Follow Arc Flash requirements, which are pertinent to the job. Basic knowledge of low voltage circuits and repairs. Always follow the LOTO provisions of the hazardous energy control program. Always follow fall protection guidelines when working at heights. Always wear appropriate PPE at all times, including safety glasses, steel toed boots with metatarsal guards, and hearing protection. In addition, employees must wear face shields, goggles, arc flash rated equipment, and gloves as required. Review projects and work assignments for potential hazards and recommend safest ways to complete the job. Recognize and report hazards. Assist with the completion of PM’s and general maintenance repairs and projects, under the supervision of the maintenance Lead and Supervisor. Clean up the area and put away the tools after PM’s are completed. Carry out general house cleaning tasks in the Maintenance areas and throughout the plant. Participate and help lead LEAN Manufacturing activities. This may include cleaning painting and demarcation of walls and floors. Support Safety throughout the plant by reporting and repairing abnormal conditions and safety hazards.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English in order to complete necessary paperwork requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and basic mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read tape measures and other measurement devices.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs, including weekends.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic experience maintaining industrial equipment and pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment.
• Basic experience using industrial lifting equipment, cranes, forklift, and hoists.

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

The job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 100 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Most operations may expose employees to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Exposure to electrical hazards, grease, loud noises, and outside elements occur continually or regularly. Extreme care should be taken to prevent damage to equipment or department personnel in the area of operations, especially when performing setups. The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes to be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.

Hazards

This job requires handling metal objects, some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position. Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment.

Benefits

• 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

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.