Job Description

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.

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Maintenance Mechanic position in the Salem, OR. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will repair and maintain both mechanical equipment and the structure of the establishment to sustain material production. Additionally, you will…

• Learn multiple aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance throughout the shop
• Assist a mechanic or electrician in associated repairs and maintenance work
• Procure welding supplies and consumables as well as maintenance equipment as necessary
• Maintain an incident log of all equipment and structural repairs both weekly and monthly
• Construct and assemble new machines as well as upgrade older machines

What it takes

Required Qualifications

• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• a minimum of two years work experience in a mechanical maintenance position
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions 
• The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• One year of previous experience operating a forklift in a professional environment
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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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