Valmont Industries

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company focused on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. The Welding Training Specialist will lead training in the welder training program, provide on-the-job coaching, and ensure compliance with AWS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead training through Valmont's welder training program.
• Administer welder qualifications per applicable AWS standards.
• Support improvement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of welding processes.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, safety, and engineering teams.
• Execute training program and maintain applicable records.
• Perform process audits and correct deficiencies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve training.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis and deploy corrective actions.
• Conduct training on various welding topics and techniques.
• Provide hands-on training for multiple welding processes.
• Coach and train new and existing welding operators.
• Conduct welder qualification testing per AWS standards.
• Order and track materials, PPE, and tools for training.
• Coordinate with the site welding team and quality department.
• Recognize safety hazards and ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum five years of experience in a weld manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of multiple welding processes including GMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
• Knowledge of oxyfuel and plasma cutting operations.
• Commitment to a safe working environment.
• Ability to obtain CWI and CWE accreditations.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Knowledge of Valmont's quality system and standards.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Travels up to 20% of the time within the United States.
• Working environment includes industrial shops, training areas, classrooms, and office settings.
• Must stand for extended periods and participate in production and team meetings.