Equipment Operator

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 recruiting a Skilled Equipment Operator who will learn the operations of the burnisher, straightener, saw, and buffer equipment to produce high-quality products.

Operates overhead crane, plate blaster, and forklift, and maintains the tube line equipment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Work Experience

• 0 to 6 months of experience
• 3 months of previous experience operating manufacturing machinery
• 1 year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a productive working environment to manufacture high-quality Valmont products in a safe and efficient manner
• Operates a forklift to move material in the shop areas
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas
• Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met
• Perform welding repairs to seam splits on the manufactured tubes
• Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met
• This position reports to the Small Pole department’s Production Supervisor

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although the most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Pass a forklift test from Valmont’s safety department
• Perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Read a tape measure
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to prioritize work in order and complete deadlines
• The ability to work through and solve practical problems
• The ability to work timely manner to deliver on-time, high-quality results

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather changes
• Loud machinery noise
• Outdoor and indoor worksites
• Physically demanding tasks
• Safety protocols (required)

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.