Valmont Industries

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that impacts millions globally through technology that enhances agricultural productivity and vital infrastructure. The Welder position involves welding metal and aluminum components to fabricate or repair products according to layouts and blueprints, contributing to a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize all safety devices and wear mandatory personal protective equipment.
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment safely.
• Produce high-quality welds with a low non-conformity rate using GMAW arc welding.
• Perform welding operations with limited planning from blueprints or specifications.
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings if applicable.
• Read and complete labor reporting system and standard shop forms.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing products or setting up machinery.
• Communicate and interact positively with coworkers.

Requirements

• Must maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Ability to regularly meet or exceed production goals without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints.
• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes if applicable, with prior experience preferred.
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Six months to one year of previous, hands-on MIG welding experience in a production environment.
• Multi-pass, stack layering welding experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Additional Information

• Full time hours, Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ Overtime as needed)
• Reports to the Welding Supervisor