Weekend Maintenance Mechanic: Keep Our Plant Running

Valmont Industries; El Dorado (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,030,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic on the weekend shift in El Dorado, KS. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing plant equipment, including presses and welders.

You will perform inspections and diagnostics, read schematics, and support Lean initiatives while wearing PPE. The position requires basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge, 1 year of industry experience or technical training, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• One year of relevant industry experience or graduate/technical training.
• Experience operating hand or power tools in a professional environment.
• Reading electrical schematics and blueprints is required.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic calculations.
• Willing to be Valmont trained and certified in forklift operation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in PPE.

Responsibilities

• Performs installations of equipment and repairs worn parts with precise measurement.
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly inspections of plant equipment.
• Performs general maintenance on buildings and grounds as needed.
• Diagnoses and tests equipment, disassembles, repairs and re-assembles components.
• Uses volt/ohm/amp meters and other diagnostic tools to interpret readings.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives and safety practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Ability to work non-peak hours

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Outlook (email)

Job description

Valmont Industries is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic on the weekend shift in El Dorado, KS. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing plant equipment, including presses and welders.

You will perform inspections and diagnostics, read schematics, and support Lean initiatives while wearing PPE. The position requires basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge, 1 year of industry experience or technical training, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a fast-paced