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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.\nJoin a Fortune1000 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.\nShift: 3rd Shift\nCompensation: $27.73 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential\nA Brief Summary of This Position\nWorks with and assists full time equipment maintenance employees to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment mechanical and electrical systems. A trainee will learn to perform trouble shooting, testing, disassembly, inspecting, repair and re-assembly of plant mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and components. Incumbent assists with the replacement and/or adjustment of mechanical clutches, drive trains, and assist in major and general repairs on all equipment. Trainee assists installing of distribution equipment including switch gear, I lines, bus ways, gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with National Electrical Code. Incumbent performs minor electrical functions which include installation and repair of lighting, repair of small fixtures, appliances, welders, wire feeds and motors, changing fuses and general house cleaning. Will perform required fabrication of fixtures including welding, cutting, brazing and surface applications. Required to record labor and material used on each repair made. Required to take proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment. Will operate lift equipment including cranes, booms, lifts, cherry picker, forklift, etc. Exercise communication skills pertaining to the job. Reports all abnormal conditions and safety hazard to Supervisor.\nEssential Functions\nAssist and learn how to troubleshoot Electrical and electronic as well as hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting should progressively get better\nAssist and learn tier 1 level skills such as dropping power to a machine, replacing proximity switches, replacing a hydraulic pump, replacing a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, or installing a Hoffman box with PLC\nAssist and learn how to evaluate whether the installation of low voltage electrical equipment meets National Electrical Codes, OSHA and Valmont Safety Standards\nAssist and learn tier 1 skills such as troubleshooting electronic, electrical, & mechanical systems that do require considerable judgment although final diagnostic of a problem is not normally done by a tier 1 technician\nAbility to advance to Electromechanical Tech 1 and able to decide whether or not equipment can run or needs immediate attention for repairs\nOther Important Details about the Role\nResponsible for hand tools, electrical tools, volt/ohm and amp meters and other testing equipment, welders, including transportation equipment and lifting equipment\nRequired considerable care and attention on the part of the employee to minimize damage to gauges, tools and equipment\nDemonstrated commitment to safety and a willingness to take personal responsibility for safety is required\nResponsible to maintain the work area in a safe condition\nPre-use checklists will be filled out by the employee for forklifts and other material handling equipment.\nLockout/tagout procedures are mandatory\nEmployee operates as a member of the team, but not as a lead\nRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)\nA High School Diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be enrolled in an Electrical or Electromechanical Technology or an Associate’s degree program\nThe ability to climb and work at elevated heights of up to eighty feet\nBasic understanding of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, & mechanical schematics and terminology\nBasic understanding of rigging principles and methods\nThe ability to accurately interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and National Electrical Code books for both AC & DC electrical systems\nThe ability to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic valves and prints\nA working knowledge of using e-mail\nHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications\nAbility to operate a forklift\nExperience welding and fabricating\nExperience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting\nExperience with low-voltage electrical / electronic troubleshooting\nPassion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results\nA degree in Electromechanical Technology\nBenefits\nValmont 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:\nHealthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)\n\n401k retirement plan with company match\n\nPaid time off\n\nEmployer paid life insurance\n\nEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave\n\nWork Life Support\n\nTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year\n\nVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more\n\nValmont 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. 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