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We are hiring Electromechanical Technicians with a strong focus on industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.

In this hands-on role, you will diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical and electromechanical systems that support manufacturing operations. You'll work with motors, controls, industrial electrical components, power distribution, and equipment up to 480V, along with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Standard 1st Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM*

*As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above)

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Candidates may be hired at the Technician I, II, or III level based on electrical experience, technical proficiency, education, and overall industrial maintenance background.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and electromechanical systems
• Diagnose electrical faults using meters and other testing equipment
• Maintain and repair motors, controls, relays, contactors, disconnects, transformers, sensors, and related components
• Install and service electrical equipment and components, including systems up to 480V, based on qualifications and position level
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment prints
• Troubleshoot production equipment to identify electrical and mechanical causes of downtime
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed
• Follow lockout/tagout and established electrical safety procedures
• Document repairs and communicate equipment and safety concerns

Find the Level That Fits Your Experience

Position level will be determined based on the selected candidate's electrical experience, technical skills, education, industrial maintenance experience, and ability to meet the qualifications of the applicable technician level.

Electromechanical Technician I* | LG11 ($28.72 - $29.95)

*Developing Electrical & Maintenance Technician

• 1+ year of industrial equipment maintenance experience
• Experience using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and components
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics and equipment prints
• Foundational mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills
• Performs routine electrical and equipment repairs while developing more advanced troubleshooting capabilities
• High school diploma or GED required

Electromechanical Technician II* | LG13 ($32.56 - $33.95)

*Experienced Electrical & Maintenance Technician

• Generally, 2 to 3 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience with motors, relays, contactors, disconnects, transformers, sensors, motor starters, and control components
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment with limited instruction
• Experience with electrical installations and equipment up to 480V
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Solid mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting capabilities
• Technical school or apprenticeship training preferred

Electromechanical Technician III* | LG15 ($37.94 - $38.63)

*Advanced Electrical & Controls Technician

• Advanced industrial electrical and electromechanical troubleshooting experience
• Ability to independently diagnose complex electrical and equipment failures
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, machine controls, motors, control circuits, and power distribution
• Experience installing, maintaining, modifying, and troubleshooting industrial control equipment
• Experience working with electrical equipment and systems up to 480V
• Advanced ability to interpret electrical schematics and use diagnostic equipment
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting capabilities
• Serves as a technical resource to other maintenance team members
• Electromechanical or Electrical Technology degree preferred

What We're Looking For

We're especially interested in candidates with hands-on experience in:

Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting • 480V Systems • Motors & Motor Controls • Electrical Schematics • PLCs & Controls • Relays & Contactors • Power Distribution • Preventive Maintenance • Manufacturing Equipment

Successful candidates should also:

• Put safety first
• Enjoy hands-on electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Be comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Be available for overtime based on business needs

Grow With Us

Our Electromechanical Technician structure provides a progressive technical career path. Employees can advance as they expand their electrical knowledge, troubleshooting capabilities, training, experience, and overall technical proficiency.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Most of this job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 100 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Most operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Some areas of the plant can be a noisy at times with sound levels reaching above 85 decibels. Hearing protection is available for those areas. Safety glasses and metatarsal safety shoes are required at all times in the plant. Gloves are required during certain operations. Face shield is required in addition to safety glasses when grinding. The employee will operate machines that use liquid coolant and may also be exposed to cast iron dust. The employees must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the plant environment. Some outdoor work is required which includes work in conditions with abnormal temperatures. Employee works around material stacked overhead height. Conditions range from clean work to exposure to odors, fumes, drafts, wet conditions, dirt, grease, smoke, dust, noise, high temperatures and low frigid temperatures. These conditions range from severe to mild and can happen daily and in any combination. An Electromechanical Technician works in disagreeable weather conditions nearly 30% of the year.

Employee must stand and walk, as well as handle parts, tools and equipment, gripping and grasping, on a frequent to constant basis.  On an occasional to frequent basis, operator is required to lift/carry parts. Most weight moved is less than 30 lb. Although a few items do weigh more, a maximum lift of 50 lb. is all that is required. Standing, bending, pivoting, walking and reaching overhead are required during most of the shift. Climbing ladders, pulling wire through conduit, hanging fixtures and electrical components also requires a physical exertion. Lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, stretching, crawling and working in awkward and/or confined positions is frequent with any electromechanical technician. Some of the physical tasks include hanging gearboxes on top of machines, changing brakes or the motors on cranes.

Mental and Visual Effort

The functions of this job require the employee to be alert at all times. Working in a fast-paced environment as well as the repetitious nature of this job requires both mental and visual concentration. The technician must be able to work quickly to repair plant equipment so operations can resume. There are often high stress situations where the technician needs to be able to work under adverse conditions for long periods of time using intense mental and visual concentration. Good hand to eye coordination with a good sense of depth perception is required at all time. Technicians need to be able to distinguish colors and be capable of reading manuals, schematics, labels, and other printed materials. Adequate hearing is required to diagnose problems with machines and equipment. Mental and visual concentration is needed to prevent injury to oneself, fellow workers and/or damage to the product. The use of any equipment or tools requires the employee to be alert at all times.  If employee does not have a valid license from either of these states, the determination of acceptable vision will be made by the Safety Department on an individual basis.

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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