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Job Description

Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company dedicated to advancing agricultural productivity and vital infrastructure. The Entry-Level Welder position offers a hands-on career with training and support to build structures that support power lines, highways, and communication networks.

Responsibilities

  • Performing MIG welding on structural steel components
  • Reading basic blueprints and work instructions
  • Inspecting welds and ensuring product quality
  • Following safety procedures and reporting issues
  • Working closely with team members to meet production goals

Requirements

  • A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Basic familiarity with hand tools or power tools
  • Interest in welding or fabrication work
  • Ability to follow instructions and work safely
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • No prior welding experience required — we’ll train you

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: 28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016
  • Compensation: $23.90/hr + $2/hr shift differential
  • Available Shift: 2nd shift, Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
  • 3rd shift Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
  • Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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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How this job compares

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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