Submerged Arc Seam Welder

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Valmont modernizes vital infrastructure and increases agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. The company galvanizes steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Submerged Arc Seam Welder who will be responsible for setting up and operating the flux core sub-arc seam welding machine to place a continuous seamed weld on one or two sides of the pole shafts.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited trade school for welding

Work Experience

• 3 years or more of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 1 or more years of prior experience welding in a professional environment

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fuse (weld) metal structural components together using multiple forms of Submerged Arc Welding processes in the fabrication of steel electrical poles and other structures
• Performs welding operations requiring most of the following: planning and layout, working from blueprints and drawings or other specifications; requires knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals; setting up work and determining operation sequences; welding objects involving critical safety and load requirements; working in a variety of positions
• Perform repetitive types of assembling operations according to procedures established by others, and use hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials to complete the project
• Other duties as required or assigned

Important Roles-

• Make mathematical calculations in preparing products or setting up the machinery
• Setup, operate and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product that is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Must have a high awareness of safety at all times
• Successful completion of an internal welding test
• The ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics and standard U.S. and Metric Measurements
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with the most frequent lift of up to 20 pounds
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints or shop drawings
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to set up work and determine operation sequence
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.)

Benefits/Perks

• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• Paid time off
• 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
• Work-Life Support

Employer’s Statement

Valmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.