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.

Available Shifts:  2nd - Monday to Thursday from 5:00pm-3:30am.

Starting Pay: $26.20/hr with a $1.00/hr night shift differential. Pay increase at 90-day and 6-month anniversary.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Pole Straightener is an Individual Contributor responsible for the setup and operation of various pieces of equipment, including a Straightener, a hydraulic square machine, and material handling equipment, to straighten and square pole shafts.    

Essential Functions

• Responsible for machine set up, including setting rollers to specified lengths, and verifying dimensions from shop drawings
• Observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications and blueprint data
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area, including all equipment and machinery
• Use overhead crane to load/unload machinery
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Important Details about the Role

• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Read and decipher blue prints and flat sheets without assistance
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor

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

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• The ability to operate overhead cranes
• The ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of previous experience in a heavy manufacturing setting
• 1 year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts:

Work is primarily performed in an indoor shop environment.  This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke and confined spaces.  Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.  The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times.  The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.

Hazards:

This job requires handling metal objects some of which have sharp edges.  Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs.  Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position.  Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment.

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.

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Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.

Benefits include*:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plans
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.

*Due to the nature of Valmont’s Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same