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.

Starting pay $26+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential

Available Shift: 1st and 3rd

A Brief Summary of This Position

This position performs all the duties and activities of the Assistant Slitter Operator position.  In addition, the Slitter Operator must be able to operate the slitter correctly from the operator station 3 (OS3) position.  The position is responsible for correctly producing quality slit coils in an acceptable period of time. Must be familiar with proper mechanical functions of all equipment in the facility in order to recognize any mechanical malfunction.  On a regular basis, the Slitter Operator also performs the maintenance activities of the department’s preventive maintenance program and must be able to recognize substandard material. 

Essential Functions

• Correctly produce high-quality slit coils in an acceptable period of time
• Perform regular preventive maintenance activities and demonstrate the ability to identify substandard material
• Accurately record information on all processed material including part number, quantity, and heat numbers
• Properly position coils for slitting
• Perform set ups as needed on the slitter arbors
• Build and inspect arbors once set up is complete
• Perform regular checks to ensure horizontal and vertical clearances
• Set up separator discs and spacers to ensure proper fan out on the overarm
• Operate other equipment in the slitter area including an uncoiler, hold-down rollers, peeler table, flattener rollers, crop shear, side guides, and slitter head
• Operator shag truck as needed to haul coils to mills

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years relevant work experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to learn shag truck operations
• Ability to convert fractions and decimals
• Basic computer skills including the ability to use email
• Able to work overtime as required to meet business needs (sometimes more than 10 hours in a week)
• The ability to communicate and interact with co-workers in a positive manner
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified:

• Prior CNC machining experience
• Experience as an Assistant Slitter Operator or Slitter Operator
• 1+ years experience operating an overhead crane

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.