1100 North Ohio St Salina Kansas 67401-2403 **_Why Valmont_** **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? Apply now. Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Maintenance Technician 1st Shift position in the Global Coatings Division at our Salina, KS location. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will perform maintenance and repair at the site. This is a second shift position. Additionally, you will… + Perform routine and scheduled maintenance procedures + Perform industrial maintenance using tools and equipment of several trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, electronics, welding, etc. + Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections throughout the plant to ensure all equipment is operating properly + Install and configure new equipment as well as dismantle and replace defective or old parts and machines + Adjust necessary equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation + This job requires walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting + This job requires use of hand and power tools and knowledge in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, electronics, welding **What it takes** _Required Qualifications_ + High School Diploma or GED equivalent + Minimum three years of experience in an Industrial Maintenance position + A proven working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems + The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues + Minimum two years of experience using hand and power tools + The ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane + The ability to climb and work from ladders, man lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and roofs. + Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs + Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results + This job requires walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting, reaching, bending and squatting _Highly qualified candidates will also possess:_ + An Associate’s or Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field + Three or more years of previous experience in an Industrial Maintenance position + Two or more years of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools + The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner + The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions + Must have a high awareness for safety at all times **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. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com. Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.