Team Lead

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 Team Lead who will assist the department supervisor(s) to ensure that employees on his/her assigned shift have the tools, equipment, and materials they need to manufacture products per customer requests and Valmont specifications.

Be responsible for facilitating daily pre-shift meetings and assisting in the training of new team members.

Serve as a positive role model for others by demonstrating safe work habits, a strong commitment to quality and efficiency, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of welding knowledge

Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate daily work assignments, scan prints, and maintain schedules
• Complete daily foreman’s report
• Coordinate scheduling as needed to ensure necessary overlap assignments to cover vacancies
• Coordinate work with other internal departments (small parts, large pole, paint, galvanizing, material handling, and maintenance)
• Facilitate daily pre-shift meetings with all shift employees, including safety, daily workload review, and communication of other relevant information as needed
• Identify employee performance problems, investigate, document, notify supervisor of results, and provide recommendations
• Lead or serve on department task force teams as needed
• Lead training of new employees
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring that all employees use appropriate PPE and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate daily record keeping and documents as required
• Track reject tags, follow up tags with employees, and assign rework to be completed
• Use a forklift to move parts or tubes to keep the line flowing efficiently
• Order supplies as needed

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to apply sound judgment and to work independently toward team and department goals
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to train others in the manufacture of the product per shop drawings
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as a tape measure, heat stick method for determining the temperature of plate material, weld gauges, a tri-square, and an inclinometer
• Proficient in the use of common shop mathematics, and the ability to read and interpret complex prints and standard specifications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skill in keeping accurate records, inventory, inspecting finished product for quality, and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from other departments

Work Environment

• Balances desk and on-floor duties
• Communicates with staff and management
• Handles deadlines and pressure
• Manages team tasks and workflow
• Works in office or production areas

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.