Job Description

Overview

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

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 determine necessary parts for assembly.
  • Cut steel using a plasma torch and jigs.
  • Measure distances and angles using various tools.
  • Work in confined areas to accurately assemble components.
  • Operate motorized grinders and buffers to assist in assembly.
  • Maintain professional competencies and certifications.
  • Report training needs to management.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workplace 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.
  • 3 years experience reading and using blueprints.
  • 3 years previous experience in manufacturing or fabrication, or a Technical Training Program 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Information

  • Location: 2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418
  • 1st Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7AM - 5PM
  • Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement

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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