Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Elkhart, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing preventative maintenance & repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc. Responsible for the repair of worn parts, straightens and fabricates fixtures Participates in the installation of new equipment Performs major repairs/replaces parts on older equipment as needed and per the PM schedule. Seeks out opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the maintenance department. Performs maintenance tasks according to support the minimization of downtime. Supports manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, holidays, weekends, etc.) as required/assigned to complete necessary maintenance tasks. Respond to on-duty emergency requests and after-hours call-ins as needed. Performs strategic preventative maintenance; continuous improvement of maintenance systems and practices. Performs general maintenance tasks including buildings, grounds, (snow removal), etc. Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors. Ability to coordinate maintenance activities with other departments. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings. Uses troubleshooting aids, such as volt, ohm and amp meters, meggers, anemometers, tachometers and any other tool used to diagnose equipment to interpret readings Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical electronic troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment. The Maintenance Technician is expected to work independently and to be responsible for their own work product in both efficiency and quality Must be able to evaluate/analyze a wide variety of equipment/machinery issues related to standardized situations and either have the solution, know how to get the solution, or know who to contact to provide the solution Must display an aptitude for problem solving and the ability to plan for or around future needs or problems. Must be able to determine when equipment should be removed from service or returned to service Must be able to identify and report hazards. Must be able to work with other employees to complete job. This position reports to the Production Supervisor or Maintenance Lead as directed.

Requirements

• Six (6) to Nine (9) years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance is preferred
• Associates degree in industrial maintenance, engineering and/or equivalent years of experience
• Requires working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics or electrical applications
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings
• Must be available for on-call rotation
• Ability to read and understand blue prints
• Experience performing all position arc and wire feed welding on steel and aluminum
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, water and natural gas plumbing
• Experience with mills/lathes
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• performing preventative maintenance & repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc
• repair of worn parts, straightens and fabricates fixtures
• Participates in the installation of new equipment
• Performs major repairs/replaces parts on older equipment as needed and per the PM schedule
• Seeks out opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the maintenance department
• Performs maintenance tasks according to support the minimization of downtime
• Supports manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, holidays, weekends, etc.) as required/assigned to complete necessary maintenance tasks
• Respond to on-duty emergency requests and after-hours call-ins as needed
• Performs strategic preventative maintenance; continuous improvement of maintenance systems and practices
• Performs general maintenance tasks including buildings, grounds, (snow removal), etc
• Ability to coordinate maintenance activities with other departments
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
• Uses troubleshooting aids, such as volt, ohm and amp meters, meggers, anemometers, tachometers and any other tool used to diagnose equipment to interpret readings
• Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical electronic troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment

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: Associate degree