Manufacturing Support Services Technician

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a materials data specialist who develops bills of materials, maintains part and model libraries, and ensures product data accuracy.

You will interpret drawings, advise on components and fabrication methods, and liaise between departments to support timely product completion. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, detail orientation, blueprint-reading skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience in manufacturing, drafting,

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 5+ years of work experience or an associated/ bachelor degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Develop bills of materials from drawings and verbal/written instructions.
• Maintain part and model number libraries and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist in component selection and fabrication method guidance.
• Advise site personnel on proper components for orders.
• Support expansion or modification of the software part/model library.
• Review files for accuracy and completeness.
• Independently maintain the site’s part/model library and descriptions.
• Maintain attention to detail to ensure error-free work.
• Serve as liaison between site departments to ensure product completion.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Brief Summary Of This Position

This position supports manufacturing and engineering operations by developing bills of materials, maintaining part and model number libraries, and ensuring product data accuracy. The role requires interpreting drawings and specifications, providing technical guidance on component selection and fabrication methods, and serving as a liaison between departments to support successful product completion. Candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, blueprint‑reading skills, and proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Experience in a manufacturing, drafting, or fabrication environment is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Work in harmony with all customers, demonstrating an awareness of the importance and priority of customer needs.
• Work from verbal or written instructions and drawings to develop bills of materials for awarded jobs. This may include using basic functions within AutoCAD to determine product dimensions and requirements.
• Exercise independent judgment in the selection and maintenance of part numbers and model numbers for product lines.
• Offer consult to site personnel in the selection of proper components needed for an order and required methods for fabrication of parts.
• Offer guidance in the expansion or modification of the company’s business software part and model library.
• Review file documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Independently maintain the sites’ part and model number library. This includes the proper development of part number logic and product descriptions, as well as deletion of outdated products.
• Possess strong attention to detail and develop personal practices that help ensure error free work.
• Participate as a liaison between the sites departments helping to ensure proper completion of products.

Required Qualifications Of Every Candidate

• High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or Associate’s Degree with 2+ years experience or Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD (Preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a good working knowledge of fastening hardware and fabrication methods.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings and blueprints.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Six months+ experience in a manufacturing or drafting environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to independently support business objectives.

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production, shipping/receiving areas or into the field environment where product is being installed. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Overtime will be required as needed. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk when moving about the office, production or field environments. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with office materials and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].