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 Welder who will contribute to the manufacturing of fabricated products in a fast-paced environment by interpreting engineering documents and utilizing modern welding equipment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• 1 year of relevant working experience as a Welder
• Work experience may be substituted for educational requirements

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to pass welder qualification test(s) using GMAW and Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW) on plate and pipe per American Welding Society (AWS) codes on carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of welding equipment.
• Ability to understand and satisfy job requirements based on work instructions, welding procedures, and Engineering documents (shop drawings, 3D models) with welding symbols. Capable of fitting and welding simple to moderate weldments using shop math.
• Ability to work independently within established processes and procedures with relative supervision.
• Attends welding, inspection, and job-related training, and gains moderate proficiency in comprehension and application.
• Capable of cross-functioning within the department and, on rare occasions, into other manufacturing departments based on production demands.
• Correctly and accurately completes job-related paperwork such as travelers and checklists.
• Knowledgeable and skilled with the following welding processes and equipment; Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
• Utilize and gain proficiency with tools such as tape measure, angle grinder, die grinder, clamps, hammers, manual plasma machine, cranes, and pipe layout tools to aid in the welding process.
• Visually inspects own welds to ensure quality and determine basic discontinuities or defects, using inspection tools. Receives moderate guidance and instruction from qualified welding inspectors to make inspection determinations.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to follow directions from the Welding Supervisor to achieve daily tasks and expectations.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Embrace 5S practices by conducting daily workplace examinations, and maintaining a clean and organized workplace.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. As stated by company policy, wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas.
• Maintain a positive attitude when priorities shift, and designs change in a quickly evolving industry.
• Safely and efficiently use tools and equipment to layout, cut, fit up, and weld various metal products in a lean manufacturing environment.

High-ended Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in welding or technical education

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.