Job Description

Why Valmont
 

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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.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Valmont Industries is currently seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Maintenance Technician / Electrician to join our Coatings Site team in Steele, Alabama. This hands-on role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems—including welders, overhead cranes, hoists, AC/DC motors, and other critical production equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance across a range of equipment and systems.
• Perform industrial maintenance using tools, and equipment of several trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, electronics, welding, etc.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly PM inspections throughout the plant to ensure all equipment is operating properly
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems (480V, 3-phase, AC/DC, control voltage).
• Install and configure new equipment as well as dismantle and replace defective or old parts and machines.
• Install or repair equipment such as generators, transformers, motors, circuit breakers, conduit systems and controllers.
• Locate and diagnose faults using blueprints, schematics, or testing instruments.
• Maintain overhead cranes, forklifts and hoists including replacement of bearings, seals, and motors.
• Use PLC logic for troubleshooting and repair.
• Adjust machinery and systems to optimize safe, efficient operation.
• Ability to operate forklifts, boom lift, and overhead crane

Other Important Details about the Role:

• Update EHS inspections and safety/compliance tasks in Intelex
• Follow all Valmont safety policies and wear required PPE at all times.
• Report safety concerns and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Participate actively in department safety initiatives.
• Assist with new equipment installation and setup.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, production, and management regarding maintenance issues and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and safety checks.
• Cross train in multiple maintenance disciplines to support team efficiency.
• Self-supervising once given instructions/guidelines
• Ability to recognize/solve practical problems, issues
• Establish priorities and reorder priorities when necessary
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions including required process and procedures
• Be a team player in a diverse group assisting in other areas/in other ways as needed or when idle

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

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and power tools in an industrial environment.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Strong background with 480V electrical systems, AC/DC motors, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)

Highly Qualified:

• 3+ years of experience with forklifts and overhead cranes
• 5+ years of in industrial maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Valid State Electrical License.
• Previous experience in a galvanizing environment.
• Prior experience in preventative maintenance or compliance-related activities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume production settings.

Key Competencies:

• Technical Aptitude
• Safety Awareness & Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Teamwork
• Self-Supervision & Initiative
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Organizational Skills
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Working Well under Pressure
• Integrity

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical activities such as stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, squat, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, hold and carry for various periods of time
• Work from ladders, manlifts, and boom lifts at heights of 30–35 feet using fall protection.
• Comfortably working indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and damp conditions.
• Wear full PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective vest, steel-toed boots with met guards, welding helmet, face shield, and fall protection as required.

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.