Electromechanical Trainee

Location: Valley NE

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont

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Shift: 3rd Shift

Compensation: $27.73 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential

A Brief Summary of This Position

Works with and assists full time equipment maintenance employees to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment mechanical and electrical systems.  A trainee will learn to perform trouble shooting, testing, disassembly, inspecting, repair and re-assembly of plant mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and components.  Incumbent assists with the replacement and/or adjustment of mechanical clutches, drive trains, and assist in major and general repairs on all equipment.  Trainee assists installing of distribution equipment including switch gear, I lines, bus ways, gutters, disconnects, conduits and cables in accordance with National Electrical Code.  Incumbent performs minor electrical functions which include installation and repair of lighting, repair of small fixtures, appliances, welders, wire feeds and motors, changing fuses and general house cleaning.  Will perform required fabrication of fixtures including welding, cutting, brazing and surface applications.  Required to record labor and material used on each repair made.  Required to take proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment.  Will operate lift equipment including cranes, booms, lifts, cherry picker, forklift, etc.  Exercise communication skills pertaining to the job.  Reports all abnormal conditions and safety hazard to Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Assist and learn how to troubleshoot Electrical and electronic as well as hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting should progressively get better

Assist and learn tier 1 level skills such as 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

Assist and learn how to evaluate whether the installation of low voltage electrical equipment meets National Electrical Codes, OSHA and Valmont Safety Standards

Assist and learn tier 1 skills such as 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

Ability to advance to Electromechanical Tech 1 and able to decide whether or not equipment can run or needs immediate attention for repairs

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

Employee operates as a member of the team, but not as a lead

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Must be enrolled in an Electrical or Electromechanical Technology or an Associate’s degree program

The ability to climb and work at elevated heights of up to eighty feet

Basic understanding of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, & mechanical schematics and terminology

Basic understanding of rigging principles and methods

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

A working knowledge of using e-mail

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Ability to operate a forklift

Experience welding and fabricating

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 Technology

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 l