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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc.
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

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.

  • Responsible for performing preventative maintenance & repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc.
  • Responsible for the repair of worn parts, straightens and fabricates fixtures
  • Participates in the installation of new equipment
  • Performs major repairs / replaces parts on older equipment as needed and per the PM schedule.
  • Seeks out opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the maintenance department.
  • Performs maintenance tasks according to support the minimization of downtime.
  • Supports manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, holidays, weekends, etc.) as required / assigned to complete necessary maintenance tasks.
  • Respond to on-duty emergency requests and after-hours call-ins as needed.
  • Performs strategic preventative maintenance; continuous improvement of maintenance systems and practices.
  • Performs general maintenance tasks including buildings, grounds, (snow removal), etc.
  • Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
  • Ability to coordinate maintenance activities with other departments.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
  • Uses troubleshooting aids, such as volt, ohm and amp meters, meggers, anemometers, tachometers and any other tool used to diagnose equipment to interpret readings
  • Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical electronic troubleshooting and repair plant production equipment.

Important Details about the Role

  • The Maintenance Technician is expected to work independently and to be responsible for their own work product in both efficiency and quality
  • Must be able to evaluate / analyze a wide variety of equipment / machinery issues related to standardized situations and either have the solution, know how to get the solution, or know who to contact to provide the solution
  • Must display an aptitude for problem solving and the ability to plan for or around future needs or problems.
  • Must be able to determine when equipment should be removed from service or returned to service
  • Must be able to identify and report hazards.
  • Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
  • This position reports to the Production Supervisor or Maintenance Lead as directed.
  • Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

  • Six (6) to Nine (9) years of experience in industrial / manufacturing maintenance is preferred.
  • Associates degree in industrial maintenance, engineering and / or equivalent years of experience.
  • Requires working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics or electrical applications.
  • Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
  • The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
  • The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
  • Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
  • Must be available for on-call rotation.
  • Ability to read and understand blue prints.
  • Experience performing all position arc and wire feed welding on steel and aluminum.
  • Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, water and natural gas plumbing.
  • Experience with mills / lathes.
  • 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.

    If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email

    EEOCompliance@Valmont.com

    Salary : $5,250

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