Maintenance Electronic Technician

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Newberry, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Essential Functions/Duties: Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment. Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment. Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements. Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components. Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved. Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed. Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees. Reports all abnormal conditions and safety hazards to supervisor. Makes recommendations for upgrades to equipment obsolescence related to PLC’s and controls. Will perform housekeeping and other routine tasks as directed. May require limited travel. Working Conditions: Works in all conditions that exist in the plant, ranging from clean, air conditioned areas to uncomfortable conditions due to heat, cold, noise, dirt, grease, oil, and at times outdoors in rain.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED
• Read and write clearly
• Basic shop math. Multiplication, division, decimals to fractions, fractions to decimals.
• 3 years experience in related field.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural schematics
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment
• The ability to climb and work from ladders, man-lifts, bridge cranes, and roofs in excess of 80 ft

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in a technical field preferred
• Three years computer experience/operation and PLC programming desired

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees.
• Reports all abnormal conditions and safety hazards to supervisor.
• Makes recommendations for upgrades to equipment obsolescence related to PLC’s and controls.
• Will perform housekeeping and other routine tasks as directed.
• May require limited travel.

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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees