Job Description

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that impacts millions globally by advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. The Large Pole Fitter Welder position involves assembling products by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts under the supervision of the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Assembles pole products by tack welding small components using GMAW and SAW processes.
  • Positions shafts using a stationary turner and lifts components with a jib crane.
  • Reads and interprets drawings to gather necessary parts for assembly.
  • Cuts steel using a plasma torch and utilizes jigs for cutting holes in shafts.
  • Measures distances and angles using measuring tools and performs basic calculations.
  • Works in confined areas to accurately measure and assemble components.
  • Operates motorized grinders, buffers, and drills to assist in product assembly.
  • Maintains professional competencies and informs management of training needs.
  • Keeps the workplace clean and organized while implementing LEAN practices.
  • Sets up, operates, and performs 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 on 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

Additional Information

  • Starting pay rate is $28.72 - $29.95 per hour.
  • 4th Shift Standard Schedule: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
  • Additional hours outside of the standard schedule may be required based on business needs.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO

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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