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Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company dedicated to advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. The Fitter/Welder position involves laying out, aligning, and welding metal components for utility poles and structural assemblies while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lay out, align, and weld fabricated metal components for utility/engineered support structure poles.
  • Interpret blueprints and fit components accurately in preparation for welding.
  • Perform structural welding tasks following established procedures and safety standards.
  • Use hand tools and measuring devices to ensure precision and quality.
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and efficiency to meet production deadlines.
  • Take ownership of tools and equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
  • Actively participate in safety programs and uphold all company safety policies.
  • Prepare components for welding by fitting together in 'ready to weld' condition.
  • Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective equipment.
  • Safely operate overhead cranes, jibs, and various cutting equipment.
  • Submit two safety contact cards on a monthly basis.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of a 1G weld test.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints for accurate product fit-up.
  • Proficient in basic math and measurement systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
  • Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 0-3 years of experience in an industrial welding position.
  • AWS certified welder operator qualification for both SAW and GMAW processes.

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

  • Work schedule is Monday - Thursday from 8PM - 6:15AM.
  • Job location is 1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438.

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 in Jasper, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$27/hr across 26 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Jasper, TN

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Jasper, TN, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 66 other active welding openings from 48 employers. Browse welding jobs across Tennessee.

The most active employers in Tennessee at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Nashville, TN (4), Staffmark (3), and JOST International (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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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