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.

BASIC FUNCTION:

This person operates a flux core sub-arc welding seamer and places a continuous seamed weld on one or two sides of the shafts.  This person will effect repairs and ensure quality prior to submitting the shaft for inspection by quality. This person will be required to work on projects alone or in a team environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working from the directions of the supervisor, the job requires the movement of pole shafts into the seaming processor.  Setting up and operate the sub-arc welder.
•  The incumbent will weld, grind, and repair each pole prior to present it to the Quality Inspectors. This person will also repair all seaming defect as directed by the Quality Inspectors.
• Most of the work performed will be individually on a seamer.  Essential tools and welding equipment will be provided, however accountability and maintenance will be the employee’s responsibility.
• Able to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.
• Every six to nine months, the Seamer II operator must learn one of the seam welders that he/she cannot run at the time of their promotion.  End of 18 months, the operator should be competent on at least six seam welders.
• Maintain a 2% or less seam repair rate.
• Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

SKILLS /QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Incumbent to pass an AWS welder qualification test and be able to use the seamer sub-arc welding equipment without difficulty.
• Must have the ability to run three of the seven seam welders and make all seam repairs.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is desired or graduation from an accredited trade school with one year of experience.
• Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals and alloys.
• A thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices are essential to ensure the quality of the product.  This will include the ability to calculate formula using basic mathematics, standard U.S. and Metric Measurements.
• Knowledgeable of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices and will be aware of Valmont’s environmental policies.
• At the end of 90 Calendar days the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management.

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.