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Overview

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company focused on advancing agricultural productivity and infrastructure. They are seeking an experienced Base Welder for their weekend shift to manufacture steel utility and infrastructure poles that deliver power and connectivity across North America.

Responsibilities

  • Perform FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding operations on steel utility poles and structural components.
  • Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications.
  • Plan and sequence welding operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Operate overhead cranes to move pole shafts and materials safely.
  • Use hand tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment to complete work assignments.
  • Verify weld quality and ensure products meet company and customer specifications.
  • Follow all safety procedures and actively support a strong safety culture.
  • Assist with other production-related duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform basic shop and manufacturing math.
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience, OR graduation from or currently enrolled in an approved welding technical training program.
  • Ability to pass and maintain FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding certifications.
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes (previous experience preferred).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Weekend Day Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
  • Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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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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