Manufacturing Support Services Technician

Job location

Farmington MN · United States

Full time

Posted on 2 months ago

Postharvest, Packing and Processing

Job description

20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932

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.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

This position supports manufacturing and engineering operations by developing bills of materials, maintaining part and model number libraries, and ensuring product data accuracy. The role requires interpreting drawings and specifications, providing technical guidance on component selection and fabrication methods, and serving as a liaison between departments to support successful product completion. Candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, blueprint-reading skills, and proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Experience in a manufacturing, drafting, or fabrication environment is preferred.

Essential Functions:

· Work in harmony with all customers, demonstrating an awareness of the importance and priority of customer needs.

· Work from verbal or written instructions and drawings to develop bills of materials for awarded jobs. This may include using basic functions within AutoCad to determine product dimensions and requirements.

· Exercise independent judgment in the selection and maintenance of part numbers and model numbers for product lines.

· Offer consult to site personnel in the selection of proper components needed for an order and required methods for fabrication of parts.

· Offer guidance in the expansion or modification of the company’s business software part and model library.

· Review file documents for accuracy and completeness.

· Independently maintain the sites’ part and model number library. This includes the proper development of part number logic and product descriptions, as well as deletion of outdated products.

· Possess strong attention to detail and develop personal practices that help ensure error free work.

· Participate as a liaison between the sites departments helping to ensure proper completion of products.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

· High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree with 2+ years experience or Bachelors Degree

· Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD (Preferred)

· Strong mechanical aptitude with a good working knowledge of fastening hardware and fabrication methods.

· Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings and blueprints.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

· Six months+ experience in a manufacturing or drafting environment.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to independently support business objectives.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production, shipping/receiving areas or into the field environment where product is being installed. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Overtime will be required as needed. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk when moving about the office, production or field environments. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with office materials and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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.

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