Electromechanical Technician 13 - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

28d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Technician 13 performs highly skilled technical work in areas of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment with a wide knowledge and high degree of proficiency. Responsibilities include new installations of equipment, major repairs and replacements. The technicians help perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment. Shift: 1st (Days) Monday through Friday 7am-3pm Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $31.46 Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• The ability to climb and work at elevated heights of up to eighty feet
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
• One year of previous experience maintaining industrial equipment
• One year of previous experience using industrial lifting equipment, cranes or hoists
• One year of previous experience using at least one of the following troubleshooting aides: thermography gun, digital VOM, volt, ohm or amp meters
• The ability to accurately interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and National Electrical Code books for both AC & DC electrical systems
• The ability to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic valves and prints
• Have the mechanical skills to fabricate electrical panels, cut and bend conduit, install the electrical equipment, pull wires, etc. that are common to the trade.
• A working knowledge of using Outlook email
• Math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions are used to compute power, current, voltage, resistance, etc.
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience welding and fabricating
• Self-starter requiring a minimum of supervision and direction
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Graduate of a technical school or apprenticeship program in a related field in Electrical Maintenance
• Knows and understands the various types of components used in an industrial environment such as disconnects, motor starters, relays, contactors, motors, transformers, switches (proximity and mechanical), timers, circuit protection, solenoids, etc.
• Understands the operation of welders and how to repair them. Requires knowledge of rectifiers and SCRs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic as well as hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting
• Service and maintain cranes, lathes, drills, presses, press brakes, shears, robots, tube mills, high frequency induction equipment, distribution equipment, CNC and NC equipment
• Perform diagnosis, testing, disassembly, inspecting, precise measuring, repair and re-assembly of plant equipment or components with limited instruction
• Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment as needed
• 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
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and perform general housecleaning tasks as needed
• May occasionally assist newer co-workers and technicians in lower level tiers with various tasks
• Operate all the hoists and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees