Electromechanical Technician - Weekend Day Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Columbus, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Technician 2 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 as well as performing Preventative Maintenance. The Electromechanical Technician also performs general responsibilities such as recording labor and materials and reporting of abnormal conditions and safety hazards. The incumbent also occasionally is in charge of different industrial lifting equipment and is expected to operate all the hoists and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Must agree to complete and pass a defined list of technical course work or be actively pursuing a degree in Electromechancial Technology. (Note: This requirement will be waived for employees who have a degree in Electromechanical Technology)
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• The ability to pass the written Electromechanical Technician II test and a level II hands-on test
• 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
• A working knowledge of using e-mail
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Experience welding and fabricating
• Self-starter requiring a minimum of supervision and direction
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with low-voltage electrical / electronic troubleshooting
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Electromechanical Technology or Electrical Technology is preferred
• 5+ years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Install various types of power distribution equipment including gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with UL and National Electric Code
• Perform diagnosis, testing, disassembly, inspecting, precise measuring, repair and re-assembly of plant equipment or components with limited instruction
• Maintain and install controllers and control equipment and change, alter, or modify existing equipment when necessary
• Install and repair lighting up to 480V
• Repair small fixtures, fans, and appliances while also repairing welders, wire feeds, plasma cutters, and motors over 110V
• Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment as needed
• Use troubleshooting aids such as digital VOM to accurately interpret readings
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and perform general housecleaning tasks as needed
• Perform other general responsibilities such as recording labor and materials and reporting abnormal conditions and safety hazards
• May occasionally assist newer co-workers and technicians in the first-tier with various tasks

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed