Weekend Maintenance Mechanic - $27.93/hr, 36h

Valmont Industries, Inc.; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in El Dorado, KS seeks a Maintenance Mechanic 11 to install, maintain, and repair plant equipment and facilities, including presses, welders, and drive trains. You will perform inspections, diagnose issues, and support lean initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires reading blueprints, electrical schematics, lifting up to 50 pounds, and wearing PPE. Training and forklift certification are provided as part of the position.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of relevant industry experience or graduate/certification from an accredited technical school for industrial maintenance.
• One (1) year of previous experience operating hand or power tools in a professional environment.
• Working knowledge of single and three phase electrical circuitry with an ability to read electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics and electrical applications.
• The ability to read and understand blueprints.
• The ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics.
• The ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift.
• The ability to read a tape measure.
• 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 pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow facility safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Must have a high awareness of safety at all times.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Performs and logs new installations of equipment, including high and low voltage systems, and repairs/replacements of worn parts including fabrication of fixtures.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inspections throughout the plant to ensure all equipment is operating properly.
• Performs general maintenance tasks including buildings, grounds, (snow removal), etc.
• Completes diagnosis, testing, disassembly, inspecting, precise measuring, repair and re-assembly of plant equipment or components.
• Uses troubleshooting aids, such as volt, ohm and amp meters, and any other tool used to diagnose equipment to interpret readings.
• Supports manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, weekends, etc.) as required/assigned)
• Supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• 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

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Tape measure

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in El Dorado, KS seeks a Maintenance Mechanic 11 to install, maintain, and repair plant equipment and facilities, including presses, welders, and drive trains. You will perform inspections, diagnose issues, and support lean initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires reading blueprints, electrical schematics, lifting up to 50 pounds, and wearing PPE. Training and forklift certification are provided as part of the position.