Valmont Industries

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that focuses on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. The Pole Setup Welder position involves operating welding equipment to build and weld poles using GMAW (MIG) welding, requiring certification and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Weld and clean welds.
• Record labor when complete and move tag.
• Load on or load off completed parts.
• Determine when weld quality falls below acceptability and take corrective action or report to QA, Leadperson or Supervisor.
• Set up machines to the proper requirements so that usable parts are produced.
• Use blueprints to determine which weld procedure to use in order to assure weld soundness and integrity.
• Communicate with co-employees and supervisors.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Perform housekeeping duties in shop and work sites.

Requirements

• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance.
• Pass and maintain weld certificates for AWS, CWB, and several other customers required certifications in GMAW welding.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Make mathematical calculations in finish welding product to the proper specifications.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors.
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities and demonstrate performance working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices.
• Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Information

• Location: 28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016
• Compensation: $28.57/hr (+ $2/hr. shift differential)
• Schedule: 1st shift Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.