Electromechanical Trainee

Overview

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Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | Compensation: $27.73 per hour plus $2.00 Shift Differential

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 hazards to Supervisor.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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…