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Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that impacts millions globally through technology that enhances agricultural productivity and infrastructure. The Back Welder position involves welding metal components to fabricate or repair products according to specifications in a safe and productive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize all safety devices and wear all 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 arc welding in a shop environment.
  • Perform welding operations with limited planning from specifications and determine operation sequence.
  • Adjust welding equipment to prescribed settings.
  • Read and complete labor reporting system and standard shop forms.
  • Operate overhead cranes daily.
  • Be SAW certified.
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

  • Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
  • Flexibility to work in different areas as needed.
  • Ability to meet or exceed production goals while ensuring safety and quality.
  • Ability to read weld symbols, WPS, and understand flat sheets.
  • Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes.
  • Must accurately read a tape measure.
  • Able to lift, push, pull or tug up to 50 pounds.
  • Communicate positively with coworkers.
  • Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
  • Must be able to square or round product into tolerance.
  • At least one year of minimum welding experience.
  • AWS certified welder operator qualification.
  • High awareness for safety at all times.

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

  • Location: 1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438
  • Work schedule: Weekend Nights

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
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