Electromechanical Technician II - Valmont Industries, Inc.

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

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.

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Compensation: $36.90/hour ( $34.90/hour + $2.00 shift differential)

Shift: 2nd Shift (M-F from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) & 3rd Shift (Sun-Thurs 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)

How you will contribute:

We are looking for someone to perform accomplished technical work in areas of installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment. Additionally, you will…

• Service and maintain cranes, lathes, drills, presses, press brakes, shears, robots, tube mills, high frequency induction equipment, distribution equipment, CNC and NC equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment.
• Responsible for installation of distribution equipment including gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables following UL and National Electrical Code.
• Responsible for installation and repair of lighting up to 480V, repair of small fixtures, fans, and appliances while also assisting with repair of welders, wire feeds, plasma cutters, and motors over 110V.
• Use trouble-shooting aids, such as digital VOM to interpret necessary readings.
• Record labor and materials and report abnormal conditions and safety hazards.

What it takes:

Required Qualifications-

• Completion of 5 or more Electromechanical Technology Degree classes.
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Experience using industrial lifting equipment, cranes or hoists.
• Experience using at least one of the following trouble-shooting aides: thermography gun, digital VOM, volt, ohm or amp meters.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and National Electrical Code books for both AC & DC electrical systems.
• Read hydraulic and pneumatic valves and prints.
• Must pass the written Electromechanical Technician II test with a minimum score of 77 and a level II hands-on test.
• Climb and work at elevated heights of up to eighty feet.

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• Associates degree in Electromechanical Technology.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical / electronic troubleshooting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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

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.

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