Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Essential Functions:

• Performs machine setups to prepare the machine for each diameter and thickness of tube to be welded.
• Makes adjustments to settings of speed, volts, amps, and hydraulic pressures to obtain desired results.
• Inspects tubes during and after welding to ensure that quality is acceptable.
• Based on the appearance of the weld, decides while it is being welded whether setting adjustments are required and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Recognizes when it is necessary to replace consumable parts.
• Replaces consumable parts as needed.
• Performs daily maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of the machine.
• Reports immediately any matters requiring maintenance attention; initiate Maintenance Work Request.
• Assists maintenance personnel on any repairs required.
• Communicates with the Former Operator to assure that tubes to be welded meet desired quality standards.
• Maintains a specified buffer of shafts in process to supply the burnisher during normal shutdowns of the Former and/or Welder for setup or for replacement of consumables.
• Maintains safe work habits, and takes immediate action to correct any unsafe condition that might occur.
• Takes appropriate action to assure that his workplace is neat and clean.
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
• Make management aware of any training needs you have. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Ability to read and write clearly.
• Ability to perform and understand basic math.
• Able to read O.D. tape and tape measure.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in the Tube Mill operations.
• Must have successfully completed at least two following Tube Line Level 2 – BBS/Former/Shear

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Previous experience in manufacturing or fabrication environment
• High School or GED diploma
• Experience operating overhead crane
• Experience working with Lean manufacturing methodology
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Certified to GMAW

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

This job is usually performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 105 degrees in the summer to about 40 degrees in the winter. There will likely be exposure to mill scale, lubricating fluids, occasionally smoke from cutting/welding operations Most operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Some outside work may be required to bring in railcar and check coils for inventory. This is a noisy environment with sound levels around 80 decibels. Safety glasses, earplugs, and metatarsal safety shoes are required at all times in the plant. The employee will operate machines that use liquid coolant and may also be exposed to cast iron dust as well as other steel particles. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift within this warehouse environment normally standing or moving around the warehouse floor.

Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection.  There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time.  Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks. 

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.