Maintenance Technician

Valmont Industries; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Descripción de la vacante

Valmont Industries is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Assistant in Houston, TX. The role supports the Maintenance Manager with basic equipment upkeep, safety reporting, and routine recordkeeping. Occasional travel to other plant locations may be required.

The position emphasizes mechanical aptitude, learning on-the-job skills, and working with standard tools while following safety protocols and company training requirements.

Formación

• Six (6) months of industrial maintenance experience.
• Six (6) months of experience basic welding/fabricating metal structures/components.
• Six (6) months of experience with basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk most of the day.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in maintenance at the plant and other locations (up to 2% overnight travel).
• Identify and report equipment abnormalities and safety hazards.
• Complete logs for labor, repairs, equipment, and materials used.
• Operate small hand tools and basic equipment.
• Participate in Safety and LEAN initiatives.
• Communicate issues to supervision and coworkers professionally.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading/writing English

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Educación

Associate's/Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance (in progress)

Herramientas

Tape measures

Micrometers

Saws

Drills

Riveters

Nail guns

Descripción del empleo

* This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.* Domestic travel overnight up to 2% annually to assist with maintenance at other plant locations.* Become knowledgeable with plant equipment.* Learn basic blueprint reading.* Learn basic testing and troubleshooting skills.* Identify and report equipment abnormalities and safety hazards.* Complete record logs including labor, repairs made, equipment, and use of materials on the computer.* Responsible for working with small hand tools including tape measures, micrometers, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.* Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping.* Participates in Safety and LEAN initiatives.* Communicates problems or needs to departmental supervision.* Communicates and interact with coworkers in a professional manner.* 0-1 year of relevant experience.* Mechanical aptitude and desire to learn.* The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.* Communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.* Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner.* Ability to be company trained and authorized to operate powered industrial trucks, aerial platforms and bridge cranes.* Ability to be company trained and authorized in arc flash safety, confined space entry, hazardous energy control and fall protection.* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 30 pounds.* Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% bending or kneeling, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing.* Must be able to distinguish colors.* Climb and work from ladders, aerial platforms, bridge cranes, and roofs in excess of 80 feet.* Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors.* Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.* High awareness for safety.* Work one (1) to two (2) shifts of overtime per week, as needed.* Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.* Actively pursuing an Associate's or Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field.* Work in adverse conditions: wet, hot, dusty, dirty or cold.* Six (6) months of industrial maintenance experience.* Six (6) months of experience basic welding/fabricating metal structures/components.* Six (6) of experience with basic troubleshooting skills.* 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.* 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