Maintenance Assistant 1

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana

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?

• Adhere by Safety Absolutes – Job Safety Briefings on Non-Standard Work. – Verify we have communicated to production and have the permits required to safely complete the repair.
• Follow Arc Flash requirements, which are pertinent to the job.
• Basic knowledge of low voltage circuits and repairs.
• Always follow the LOTO provisions of the hazardous energy control program.
• Always follow fall protection guidelines when working at heights.
• Always wear appropriate PPE at all times, including safety glasses, steel toed boots with metatarsal guards, and hearing protection. In addition, employees must wear face shields, goggles, arc flash rated equipment, and gloves as required.
• Review projects and work assignments for potential hazards and recommend safest ways to complete the job.
• Recognize and report hazards.
• Assist with the completion of PM's and general maintenance repairs and projects, under the supervision of the maintenance Lead and Supervisor. Clean up the area and put away the tools after PM's are completed.
• Carry out general house cleaning tasks in the Maintenance areas and throughout the plant.
• Participate and help lead LEAN Manufacturing activities. This may include cleaning painting and demarcation of walls and floors.
• Support Safety throughout the plant by reporting and repairing abnormal conditions and safety hazards.

• Relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English in order to complete necessary paperwork requirements. Ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and basic mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read tape measures and other measurement devices.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs, including weekends.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic experience maintaining industrial equipment and pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment.
• Basic experience using industrial lifting equipment, cranes, forklift, and hoists.

The 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 employees 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. Exposure to electrical hazards, grease, loud noises, and outside elements occur continually or regularly.

Extreme care should be taken to…