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 looking for a Welder to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Work Experience

• 3 to 5 years of previous, hands-on MIG welding experience in a production environment
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience (preferred)
• Multi-pass, stack layering welding experience

License/Certification

• AWS certified welder operator qualification

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings
• Fuse or weld metal structural components together through GMAW arc welding in the fabrication of communication towers, components, and overhead sign structures
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures, as well as all welding equipment, in a safe and secure manner
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications, and determine the operation sequence
• Read and complete the labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective equipment
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Other Role Details-

• Make mathematical calculations in preparing a product or setting up the machinery.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete the job.
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly schedule.
• Set up, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• 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.
• Direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for own work.
• Reports to the Production Supervisor.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• 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 be able to use and accurately read a tape measure
• Must have a high awareness of safety at all times.
• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.

Work Environment

• Exposed to sparks and fumes
• May work indoors or outdoors
• Stands or crouches for long periods
• Wears protective gear daily
• Works in hot, noisy environments

Benefits/Perks

• 401 (k) 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
• Work-Life Support

Employer’s Statement

Valmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.