Maintenance Mechanic 5

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician for first shift (8 AM–4 PM, Mon–Fri). You will support preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and equipment installations to keep production running efficiently.

This role requires an associate degree in industrial maintenance or engineering and at least 1 year of related experience. Candidates should have basic computer skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in industrial maintenance, engineering, or equivalent.
• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook or similar).
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems.
• Teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and facilities.
• Assist in repair of worn parts and fabrication of fixtures.
• Seek efficiencies and improvements in maintenance processes.
• Assist with proper installation of equipment and safety standards.
• Perform maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
• Support manufacturing duties including off-peak hours as needed.
• Respond to after-hours calls and emergencies.
• Participate in strategic maintenance improvements.
• Perform general maintenance tasks (buildings, grounds, etc.).
• Wear PPE and work in non-temp-controlled environments.

Skills

Associates degree

1 year experience

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Associate's degree in industrial maintenance/engineering

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane (if available)

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 position is for 1st Shift with the work hours being 8AM to 4PM Monday through Friday.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for assisting in the performance of preventative maintenance & repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc.
• Responsible for assisting in the repair of worn parts, straightens and fabricates fixtures. Makes new installation of equipment and performs major repairs/replacements.
• Seek opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the maintenance department.
• Assists with the proper install of equipment ensuring that necessary safety standards are adhered to.
• Perform and/or assist with maintenance tasks according to production needs to minimize downtime.
• Support manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, holidays, weekends, etc.) as required/assigned).
• Respond to on-duty emergency requests and after-hours call-ins.
• Assists in the performance of strategic preventative maintenance; continuous improvement of maintenance systems and practices.
• Assists in the performance of general maintenance tasks including buildings, grounds, (snow removal), etc.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details About The Role

• The employee is responsible for own work.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

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

• Associates degree in industrial maintenance, engineering and/or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment.
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift and if applicable based on location, overhead crane.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• If applicable based on location, must be available for on-call rotation.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial maintenance, engineering, and/or equivalent.
• One (1) to Two (2) years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Working knowledge of single and three phase electrical circuitry with an ability to read electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Experience performing all position arc and wire feed welding on steel and aluminum.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, water and natural gas plumbing.
• Experience with mills/lathes.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

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 employee 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 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

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.

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