Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

19845 US Hwy 76 Newberry South Carolina 29108

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A Brief Summary of This Position:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of plant equipment and facility systems. This role helps ensure equipment reliability, safe operations, and minimal production downtime through preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair activities involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Diagnose, test, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble production equipment and components.
• Troubleshoot and service pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Perform repairs and adjustments to mechanical components including clutches, drive systems, motors, and related equipment.
• Repair or fabricate parts, fixtures, and components using welding, cutting, brazing, and related fabrication methods.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and circuits including 12-48-volt DC and 120-460-volt AC systems.
• Perform both major and general repairs on production and facility equipment.
• Accurately document labor, materials, and parts used for maintenance and repair activities.
• Properly use and maintain test equipment, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Safely operate lift equipment including cranes, booms, man lifts, and cherry pickers.
• Respond to occasional emergency call-ins or irregular-hour maintenance needs with limited supervision.
• Identify and report abnormal operating conditions, equipment concerns, and safety hazards to leadership.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while supporting housekeeping and routine maintenance activities.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and technical competencies necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Communicate training needs or safety concerns to management and avoid performing work without proper training or authorization.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems and circuits.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Basic shop math skills include multiplication, division, fractions, and decimal conversions.
• Ability to safely use maintenance tools, test equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to obtain forklift and crane certifications through company-provided training programs.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and work with equipment and materials as required.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance or as an Industrial Mechanic.
• Experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other lift equipment.
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLC systems, maintenance software, and general computer applications.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and customer focus.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Working Environment

The work environment can vary significantly depending on the industry (e.g., manufacturing, commercial facilities, or field services). Technicians are regularly exposed to the following conditions:

• Production and Industrial Settings : Work is primarily performed around active production lines, heavy machinery, conveyor systems, and mechanical rooms.
• Environmental Exposure : Regular exposure to extreme temperatures (both intense heat near machinery and seasonal cold outdoors), dust, dirt, grease, oil, and chemical fumes.
• High Noise Levels : Frequent work in environments with noise levels exceeding 80 decibels, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection.
• Confined and Elevated Spaces : Tasks often require working in cramped, tight spaces, or at high elevations on ladders, scaffolding, and motorized lift equipment.
• Shift and Schedule Flexibility : Work can involve 2nd or 3rd shifts, weekends, and occasional emergency on-call hours to handle urgent equipment failures with minimal supervision.

Physical Efforts

This is a highly physical role requiring full-body mobility, strength, and endurance. Technicians must be capable of meeting these physical demands daily

• Heavy Lifting : Must be able to routinely lift, carry, push, or pull tools, replacement parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Dynamic Body Movements : Frequent standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling into tight spaces to inspect or service machinery.
• Manual Dexterity : Fine motor skills are required daily to finger, handle, feel, and manipulate small parts, specialized hand tools, and delicate electrical components.
• Overhead Work : Regular reaching with hands and arms, often holding heavy tools or parts overhead for extended periods.
• Sensory and Vision Requirements : Sharp close-up vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception are necessary to diagnose mechanical issues, read schematics, and navigate hazards safely.

Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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