Valmont Industries

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that impacts millions globally through technology aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and infrastructure. They are seeking a Back Welder for their weekend shift to contribute to their mission of moving the world forward.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Produce high quality welds using GMAW and SAW in the fabrication of utility structures.
• Plan welding operations from blueprints or specifications and determine operation sequence.
• Perform longitudinal welding of shaft seams for full penetration welds.
• Adjust welding equipment to prescribed settings.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• Must be passionate and have integrity with a drive to excel.
• Ability to maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety regulations.
• Ability to meet or exceed production goals without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Ability to read weld symbols, understand blueprints, and perform basic mathematics.
• Must pass and obtain Submerged Arc Welding certification in 1G and 2F positions.
• Must pass and obtain Gas Metal Arc Welding certification in 2G and 2F positions.
• Welds must pass UT, requiring a high skill level.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
• Must accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact positively with coworkers.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions.
• Three to five years of hands-on GMAW and SAW multi-pass welding experience.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Shift hours are from 5:00 am to 5:30 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• 36 hours worked but paid for 40 hours.
• Training hours are from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Thursday.