Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Elkhart, IN at Valmont Careers

Date Posted: 9/17/2025

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Job Description

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150

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:

  • Create programs for cutting and drilling machines and other CNC equipment using the appropriate programming tools
  • Interprets the size, shape, and dimension of parts and part shapes based off the blueprint and ensures the CNC part file matches the blueprint
  • Determines when additional tooling may be needed to effectively create parts and communicate the details to the Engineering and Management teams
  • Utilizes IFS to determine the dimension and grade of material that is either on-hand, or has been ordered, for specific nests to ensure the nests optimally utilize the material
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area
  • Ensures accurate reporting and part identification
  • Issues material for plate nests and EMI shop orders
  • Ability to use AutoCAD to modify drawings for customers and special projects as well as create drawings from scratch
  • Participates in meetings and trainings as needed to maintain good communication
  • Use Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Access and Word to create work instructions, review loads and for other organizational purposes such as schedules
  • Performs routine maintenance tasks as needed
  • Assists other members of the maintenance crew with their tasks as needed.
  • Maintains knowledge of all Valmont safety rules and other safety precautions specific to the Maintenance Department through training with Valmont University or through Vendor training.

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

  • High School diploma and 4+ years of relevant work/educational experience in PLC Programming
  • Must be able to read and interpret production blueprints
  • Must be able to complete PLC programming with minimal errors/issues.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor 3D, IFS, E-Vault, and other CNC programming tools is required
  • Proficient in the use of tape measures, calculators, thread gauges, calipers and other precision measuring equipment
  • Ability to work and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
  • Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of proper use of various types of drilling, tapping, and milling equipment is preferred
  • Manufacturing and/or production experience in steel/metal is strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Technology with an emphasis in programming is preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Mainly working indoors in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to abnormal temperatures which may include heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, etc. Employee works around material stacked overhead height. There is exposure to moving mechanical parts as well as high noise levels. Smoke produced from weld processes is also a factor to consider with this position.  Hearing protection is required.  Exposure to coolant fluids.  Safety glasses with side shields are required.  Operator must stand, lift and bend 100% of the shift.  Lifts on average 25 lbs. 30% of the shift.  May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

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.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.