Valmont Industries

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company focused on advancing agricultural productivity and infrastructure. The Welding Assistant position involves assisting in welding metal and aluminum components, with no prior experience required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in welding metal and/or aluminum components together according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using arc welding equipment.
• Use the plasma machine to burn holes in poles and/or components.
• Determine the needed component parts for welders.
• Prepare components for welding by fitting them together in 'ready to weld' condition.
• Work from shop copies, drawings, and other written instructions within tolerances.
• Utilize all safety devices and wear mandatory personal protective safety equipment.
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment safely.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and work in non-temperature controlled environments and outdoors.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions.
• Ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifts up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use a tape measure.
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of a forklift.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up to 5250 per year

Additional Information

• The position is on the Weekend Shift working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm.