Fabricator

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 seeking a Fabricator to join its team.

• Make mathematical calculations when preparing products or setting up the machinery.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete the job.
• 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 customer’s needs.
• Directly impacts safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for own work.
• Reports to the Shift Lead.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Work Experience

• 1 to 3 years of machine shop experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Be able to identify by sight and give the proper description of the component items used or manufactured.
• Be able to read, understand, and manufacture parts under the production drawings provided.
• Be able to properly set up, operate, and perform routine operator maintenance on special jigs provided for the manufacture of parts.
• Be able to safely and skillfully set up, operate, and perform routine operator maintenance on the following-
• Milling Machine
• Drill Press
• Hand hole Drilling and Tapping Machine
• Vertical Band Saw
• Horizontal Band Saw
• Back Stand Grinder
• Tube Bender
• 2-3/8″ Diameter Tube Deburrer
• 2-3/8″ Diameter Tube Notcher
• Tapping Gun
• Be able to properly inventory processed parts used or manufactured.
• Be able to use and properly care for the following-
• Veneer Caliper
• Ball Micrometer
• Pitch Micrometer
• PI Tape
• Tape Measure
• Combination Square
• Level
• Bullhorn Arm Go-No go Gauge.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in the operation of forklifts.
• Ability to use a tape measure.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Operation of CNC Equipment is not required but preferred.
• Read blueprints.
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with the most frequent lift 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 recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.

High-ended Qualifications-

• Be knowledgeable in the use of general safety equipment and specific safety equipment relating to machine shop and anchor bolt operations
• 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.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• 3 to 5 years of previous experience in a machine shop.

Educational Background

• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fraction conversion)
• Able to read and comprehend routings and blueprints
• Able to use a tape measure
• Able to use a computer to enter production dates, perform timekeeping functions, interface with machines and other equipment

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.