Maintenance Electrician

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Newberry, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician is a highly skilled position responsible for safely installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. The role works independently to support production operations, minimize equipment downtime, and ensure machinery and electrical systems operate safely and effectively.

The electrician works on equipment including welders, AC/DC motors, CNC equipment, production machinery, generators, transformers, controllers, circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems. The position also supports preventative maintenance, equipment installations, startup activities, and emergency repairs. The role requires accurate maintenance documentation, effective communication with maintenance and plant leadership, and collaboration with production and engineering. Within 90 calendar days, the employee must demonstrate acceptable safety, productivity, quality, attendance, and job performance as determined by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to independently read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, drawings, equipment specifications, manufacturer manuals, and applicable electrical codes.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, motors, wiring, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of PLC logic used in troubleshooting CNC and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable electrical standards.
• Ability to respond effectively to planned preventative maintenance and unexpected equipment failures.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate acceptable safety, productivity, quality, attendance, and job performance within 90 calendar days, as determined by management.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and repair on production machinery, CNC equipment, welders, AC/DC motors, and other plant equipment.
• Complete scheduled inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities in support of the preventative maintenance program.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot and repair equipment promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, and related electrical components.
• Diagnose electrical problems using testing equipment, schematics, blueprints, drawings, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Perform electrical installations and modifications in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local electrical codes.
• Calculate electrical loads, wiring requirements, equipment specifications, and other electrical applications.
• Use electrician hand tools, measuring devices, meters, and testing instruments to troubleshoot and repair equipment safely.
• Use basic PLC logic to assist with troubleshooting and repairing CNC and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with installing and starting up new or repaired equipment.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair needs, estimated downtime, and repair status to maintenance and plant leadership.
• Document repairs, preventative maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment information in applicable maintenance systems.
• Develop working knowledge of facility electrical and mechanical systems to support overall maintenance needs.
• Safely operate forklifts, man-lifts, cranes, and other equipment as needed for maintenance activities.
• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Participate in department and facility safety programs and follow Valmont safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership and management.
• Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, engineering, and plant leadership to resolve equipment issues.
• Continue developing mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge across plant equipment and processes.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) 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 including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED