Sub Arc 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 searching for a Sub Arc Welder to join its team.

Education Level

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

Work Experience

• 1 year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 1 year 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
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials to complete the project
• Perform repetitive types of assembling operations according to procedures established by others, and use hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work
• Perform 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
• Other duties as required or assigned

Important Roles-

• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing products or setting up the machinery
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets correctly and without assistance
• Setup, operate and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor
• Work under conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors by conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• 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
• 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.