Job Description

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that focuses on advancing agricultural productivity and vital infrastructure. The Large Pole Fitter Welder position involves assembling products by tack welding various parts to pole shafts, adhering to specified codes and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Use GMAW process to tack weld components to create pole assemblies.
  • Manually position shafts for assembly using a jib crane.
  • Read and interpret drawings to gather necessary parts for assembly.
  • Cut steel using a plasma torch and jigs for accurate assembly.
  • Measure distances and angles using various tools.
  • Work in confined areas to assemble components accurately.
  • Operate motorized grinders and drills to assist in product assembly.
  • Maintain professional competencies and certifications.
  • Notify management of any training needs or safety concerns.
  • Keep the workplace clean and organized while implementing LEAN practices.
  • Set up, operate, and perform maintenance on equipment.

Requirements

  • Must be able to read and write English.
  • 3-5 years of experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
  • Ability to calculate simple mathematics and use common manufacturing mathematics.
  • 3 years experience reading and using blueprints.
  • 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment or graduation from a Technical Training Program focused in welding.
  • Must pass FCAW, GMAW, and SAW weld tests and maintain certification.
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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: 2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418
  • 3rd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9PM - 7AM
  • Shift differential is paid for eligible shifts.

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

How this job compares

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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