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Valmont IndustriesPosted 2 weeks ago

Maintenance Technician

$53,040–$53,040 year

On-siteHouston, Texas, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, including pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Assist with basic metal fabrication using welding, cutting, and brazing while learning blueprint reading and troubleshooting skills. Operate gauging equipment and powered industrial trucks, and maintain tools and record labor and materials used on each repair. Communicate with production team members and report equipment abnormalities or safety hazards. Work in non-temperature-controlled environments, climb heights over 80 feet, and adhere to all safety training policies including lock-out/tag-out and arc flash protocols.

Required Qualifications

  • 0-1 year of relevant experience
  • Mechanical aptitude and desire to learn
  • The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to be company trained and authorized to operate powered industrial trucks, aerial platforms and bridge cranes
  • Ability to be company trained and authorized in arc flash safety, confined space entry, hazardous energy control and fall protection
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% bending or kneeling, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing
  • Must be able to distinguish colors
  • Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors
  • Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
  • High awareness for safety
  • Work one (1) to two (2) shifts of overtime per week, as needed
  • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Desired Qualifications

  • Actively pursuing an Associate's or Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field
  • Six (6) months of industrial maintenance experience
  • Six (6) months of experience basic welding/fabricating metal structures/components
  • Six (6) of experience with basic troubleshooting skills

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