Job Description

Overview

Valmont is seeking an experienced Welder for their Columbus facility to weld metal components for the fabrication and repair of products. The company is a Fortune 1000 organization focused on advancing agricultural productivity and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Weld metal components together according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders.
  • Work from blueprints and layouts to fit structural parts together in preparation for welding.
  • Lay out guidelines or marks on metal parts and cut metal with a cutting torch.
  • Weld metal structural components for steel electrical poles and substations.
  • Adjust welding equipment to prescribed settings.
  • Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather materials for projects.
  • Utilize safety devices and wear mandatory personal protective equipment.
  • Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management.
  • Actively participate in department safety and demonstrate excellent safety practices.

Requirements

  • Must have 5+ years of MIG welding experience.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Ability to read and understand Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
  • Must excel in a team environment.
  • Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to communicate positively with coworkers.
  • Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Must maintain acceptable levels of production, quality, and attendance.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent or graduation from an accredited trade school for welding.
  • One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
  • 3 years of previous experience welding in a professional environment.
  • High awareness for safety at all times.
  • Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or production problems.
  • Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel.
  • Experience with Carbon Arc Gouging.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: 1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601
  • Shift: 3rd Shift

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

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.

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Experienced Welder - 3rd Shift (26/hr+) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.