Maintenance Technician

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Shift(s) Available: 2nd shift (12:00 pm to 8:30pm)

Compensation: Base Pay starts at $26.00/hour

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift position in the Global Coatings Division at our Salina, KS location. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will perform maintenance and repair at the site. This is a second shift position. Additionally, you will…

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Perform industrial maintenance using tools and equipment of several trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, electronics, welding, etc.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections throughout the plant to ensure all equipment is operating properly
• Install and configure new equipment as well as dismantle and replace defective or old parts and machines
• Adjust necessary equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation
• This job requires walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting
• This job requires use of hand and power tools and knowledge in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, electronics, welding

What it takes

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum three years of experience in an Industrial Maintenance position
• A proven working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• Minimum two years of experience using hand and power tools
• The ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane
• The ability to climb and work from ladders, man lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and roofs.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• This job requires walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting, reaching, bending and squatting

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• An Associate’s or Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field
• Three or more years of previous experience in an Industrial Maintenance position
• Two or more years of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

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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