Maintenance Electrician

Valmont Industries Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription)

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Newberry, SC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across the manufacturing facility.

You will work independently to minimize downtime, support production, and ensure safety while maintaining equipment such as welders, AC/DC motors, CNCs, transformers and more. This role offers competitive benefits and room for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to independently read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, drawings, equipment specifications, manufacturer manuals, and applicable electrical codes.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, motors, wiring, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of PLC logic used in troubleshooting CNC and automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and CNC equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Install and repair electrical equipment including generators and transformers.
• Diagnose problems using diagrams and manuals.
• Ensure work complies with electrical codes.
• Document repairs and maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

PLC logic

Industrial controls

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Testing instruments

Conduit systems

Job description

Company Overview

19845 US Hwy 76 Newberry South Carolina 29108 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?

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Maintenance Electrician is a highly skilled position responsible for safely installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position works independently to support production operations by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring electrical systems and machinery are operating safely and effectively. The Maintenance Electrician will work on a variety of equipment, including welders, AC/DC motors, CNC equipment, production machinery, generators, transformers, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical distribution systems, and other plant equipment. This role also supports maintenance activities, equipment installations, and emergency repairs.

Essential Functions

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and repair on production machinery, CNC equipment, welders, AC/DC motors, and other plant equipment.
• Support the preventative maintenance program by completing scheduled inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform timely troubleshooting and repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment, including generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, and related electrical components.
• Diagnose electrical problems using appropriate testing equipment, schematics, blueprints, drawings, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Perform electrical installations and modifications in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local electrical codes.
• Perform calculations related to electrical loads, wiring requirements, equipment specifications, and other electrical applications.
• Use electrician hand tools, measuring devices, meters, and testing instruments to safely troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Utilize basic PLC logic to assist with troubleshooting and repairing CNC and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with the installation and startup of new or repaired equipment.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair needs, estimated downtime, and repair status to maintenance and plant leadership.
• Document completed repairs, preventative maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment information in applicable maintenance systems.
• Develop working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems throughout the facility to support overall maintenance needs.
• Safely operate forklifts, man-lifts, cranes, and other equipment as required to perform maintenance activities.
• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Actively participate in department and facility safety programs and demonstrate behaviors consistent with all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership and management.

Other Important Details about the Role

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and follow all company policies, procedures, and applicable electrical standards.
• Respond effectively to both planned preventative maintenance activities and unexpected equipment failures.
• Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, engineering, and plant leadership to resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Be willing to continue developing mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge across plant equipment and processes.
• Within 90 calendar days, demonstrate the ability to maintain an acceptable level of safety, productivity, quality, attendance, and job performance as determined by management.

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

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to independently read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, drawings, equipment specifications, manufacturer manuals, and applicable electrical codes.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, motors, wiring, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of PLC logic used in troubleshooting CNC and automated manufacturing equipment.

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. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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. + That’s the value we add.