Overview
Valmont is seeking a motivated Welder for their Columbus facility to weld metal components for various products, contributing to the company's mission of advancing agricultural productivity and infrastructure. Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that values hard work, diversity, and employee investment.
Responsibilities
- Weld metal components together according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders.
- Work from blueprints and layouts to fit structural parts together in preparation for welding.
- Lay out guidelines or marks on metal parts and cut metal with a cutting torch.
- Weld metal structural components for steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.
- Adjust welding equipment to prescribed settings.
- Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials for projects.
- Utilize safety devices and wear mandatory personal protective equipment.
- Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management.
- Actively participate in department safety and demonstrate excellent safety practices.
Requirements
- Must have welding experience, preferably MIG welding.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Excel in a team environment.
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Maintain an acceptable level of production, quality, and attendance.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent or graduation from an accredited trade school for welding.
- One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Six months of previous experience welding in a professional environment.
- High awareness for safety at all times.
- Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or production problems.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401k
- PTO
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
Additional Information
- Location: 1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601
- Employment type: Day Shift