Back Welder

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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 Back Welder who will operate a sub-arc welder and place a weld on one or four sides of the shafts. Prior to welding, operators must gouge and grind required areas clean enough to pass ultrasonic inspections post-weld.

Repairs and ensures quality before submitting the shaft for inspection by quality.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is desired or graduation from an accredited trade school with 1 year of experience.
• Incumbent to pass an AWS welder qualification test and be able to use the sub-arc welding equipment without difficulty.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.
• Actively participate in department safety, and demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
• Most of the work performed will be individually on a sub-arc welder. Essential tools and welding equipment will be provided; however, accountability and maintenance will be the employee’s responsibility.
• Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management.
• The incumbent will weld, grind, and repair each pole before presenting it to the Quality Inspectors. This person will also repair all seaming defects as directed by the Quality Inspectors.
• Working from the directions of the supervisor, the job requires the movement of pole shafts into the seaming processor. Setting up and operating the sub-arc welder.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices is essential to ensure the quality of the product. This will include the ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics, standard US, and Metric Measurements.
• At the end of 90 Calendar days, the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality, and attendance as determined by Management
• Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals and alloys.
• Knowledgeable of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices and will be aware of Valmont’s environmental policies.

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.