Description:
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? Apply now.
Essential Functions
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all plant and production equipment.
- Performs some diagnosis, testing, disassembly, inspecting, repair and re-assembly of plant equipment or components such as hydraulic machines, presses, shears, (hydraulic, mechanical and electrical), cranes, drill presses and components.
- Assists proper replacement and or adjustment of mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc.
- Will require fabrication of fixtures (welding, cutting, brazing and surface applications).
- Assists major and general repairs on all equipment. Incumbent performs skilled and technical work in areas of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
- Installs power distribution equipment, including high and low voltage systems.
- Installs all types of power distribution equipment including switchgear, I-lines, bus ways, gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with National Electrical Code.
- . Installs controllers and control equipment. Incumbent performs minor electrical functions which include installation and repair of lighting, repair of small fixtures, appliances, welders, wire feeders and motors, changing fuses and general house cleaning.
- Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on all plant and production equipment.
- Trouble shoots pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical issues when related to electrical problems.
- Types of equipment serviced include: cranes, lathes, drills, presses, shears, high frequency induction equipment, and distribution equipment.
- Uses troubleshooting aids such as volt, ohm and amp meters, etc. Efficiently and safely performs service work with little or no supervision.
- Checks machines for faulty wiring, excessively worn parts and unsafe conditions.
- Checks, diagnoses, and repairs failed electrical circuits, due to component failures.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
- High School Diploma.
- Math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
- Able and willing to read and comprehend hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics.
- Must know proper use of gauging equipment from .001 of an inch up, dial indicators, micrometers, feeler gauges, etc
- Knows and understands mechanisms.
- Understands and applies standard mechanical procedures and practices for repair and replacement of machine components.
- Understands and applies proper safety procedures when working on equipment and machines.
- Understands and applies the proper rigging techniques when using chains, slings, wire ropes, etc.
- Ability to weld, using both stick and MIG processes.
- Ability to use Band Saw, Plasma Cutter, Metal Shear and use a cutting torch.
- Must be capable of driving a forklift and operating a man lift.
- Understands and follow work instructions.
- Diagnose and repair electrically operated equipment in an industrial environment.
- Make repairs in accordance to the National Electrical Code and Valmont safety standards.
- Understand and comply with company procedures, policies, and work instructions.
- Capable of working inside and outside and in all types of climatic conditions throughout the year, with the majority being inside.