US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”
Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”
We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and other.
The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its six state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.
Summary
This position is responsible for full facility maintenance and repair, as well as that of all manufacturing equipment, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. They should have a very good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and associated safety.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair a variety of equipment, such as HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and welders.
- Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment & documentation.
- Fabricate prototype equipment and the revamping/updating of existing equipment as assigned.
- Be available during non-duty hours to handle emergency situations in the plant.
Experience Requirements
- 2 years experience performing maintenance and repair in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment without direct supervision.
- Ability to work to heights of up to 40 feet above floor level with use of ladders and work platforms.
- Proficient written/oral communications skills (e.g. English language & legible handwriting)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Equipment repair: 2 years (Required)
- Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Roanoke, VA 24012: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person