Electromechanical Technician - 2nd or 3rd shift $26+/hr)
Company: Valmont Industries
Location: Valley
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016Why Valmont
Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you
join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to
changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want
problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and
innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure,
irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities.
We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products
and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR
WORLD.Valmont's Tubing division of business is urgently hiring for
a skilled maintenance professional for it's 3rd shift operation.A
Brief Summary of This Position:Assists with and performs highly
skilled technical work in areas of installation, maintenance, and
repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment with a
wide knowledge and high degree of proficiency. The incumbent
assists with new installations of equipment and performs common
repairs and replacements. Electromechanical Technician 1 has a
solid knowledge and the ability to follow Arc Flash requirements
which are pertinent to the job. The employee assists with
installation of distribution equipment including gutters,
disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with UL and National
Electrical Code as well as the proper replacement or adjustment of
mechanical clutches and drive trains. The technician at this tier
level performs minor electrical functions which include
installation and repair of lighting up to 110V, repair of small
fixtures, fans, and appliances while also assisting with repair of
welders, wire feeds, plasma cutters, and motors over 110V. The
technicians help perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
and repair plant production equipment. The technician uses trouble
shooting aids, such as digital VOM to accurately interpret
readings. The types of equipment serviced and maintained include:
cranes, lathes, drills, presses, press brakes, shears, robots, tube
mills, high frequency induction equipment, distribution equipment,
CNC and NC equipment. Apart from general house cleaning tasks, the
electromechanical technician also performs general responsibilities
such as recording labor and materials and the reporting of abnormal
conditions and safety hazards. The incumbent will also occasionally
be in charge of different industrial lifting equipment and is
expected to operate all the hoists and forklifts in a safe and
efficient manner.Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot Electrical and electronic as well as hydraulic &
pneumatic troubleshooting should progressively get better
- Other common functions to learn at a tier 1 level are 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
- Whether the installation of low voltage electrical equipment
meets National Electrical Codes, OSHA and Valmont Safety Standards
is a decision of the technician
- The tier 1 techs also assists with 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
- An Electromechanical Tech 1 has to be able to decide whether or
not equipment can run or needs immediate attention for repairs. A
tier 1 technician may be called upon by a supervisor or lead to
summarize jobs and give evaluations.Other Important Details about
the Role:
- Responsible for hand tools, electrical tools, volt/ohm and amp
meters and other testing equipment, welders, including
transportation equipment and lifting equipment
- Required considerable care and attention on the part of the
employee to minimize damage to gauges, tools and equipment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and a willingness to take
personal responsibility for safety is required
- Responsible to maintain the work area in a safe condition
- Pre-use checklists will be filled out by the employee for
forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Lockout/tagout procedures are mandatory
- Work alongside a lesser-skilled technician. In this case, the
employee needs to take care that the lesser-skilled technician is
working safely and correctly.
- Assist the new co-worker with the task at hand
- Employee operates as a member of the team, but not as a
leadRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education,
Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
- A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- The ability to climb and work at elevated heights of up to
eighty feet
- The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when
required for business needs
- One year of previous experience maintaining industrial
equipment
- One year of previous experience using industrial lifting
equipment, cranes or hoists
- One year of previous experience using at least one of the
following troubleshooting aides: thermography gun, digital VOM,
volt, ohm or amp meters
- The ability to accurately interpret electrical schematics,
blueprints and National Electrical Code books for both AC & DC
electrical systems
- The ability to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic
valves and prints
- The ability to pass the written Electromechanical Technician 1
test with a minimum score of 69 and a level 1 hands-on test
- A working knowledge of using e-mailHighly Qualified Candidates
Will Also Possess These Qualifications
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Experience welding and fabricating
- Self-starter requiring a minimum of supervision and
direction
- Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical
troubleshooting
- Experience with low-voltage electrical / electronic
troubleshooting
- Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver
exceptional results
- A degree in Electromechanical TechnologyValmont offers
employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being
benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall
wellness needs are met.Benefits include*:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement plans
- Dependent care
- Employee assistance programs
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes
reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching
and more. Due to the nature of Valmont's Global Business and Union
contracts, not all benefits are the same.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.
Keywords: Valmont Industries, Omaha , Electromechanical Technician - 2nd or 3rd shift $26+/hr), Professions , Valley, Nebraska
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