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:

Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders, using brazing and variety of arc and gas welding equipment. A thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices are essential to ensure the quality of the product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fuses (welds) metal structural components together by means of arc welding using one process in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.
• Performs welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning and lying out of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence.
• Performs some welding on objects involving moderate safety and load requirements working in one position.
• Movement of pole shafts using an overhead crane and the gathering of parts and materials to complete the project.
• Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management. May also layout guidelines or marks on metal parts and may cut metal with a cutting torch.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a minimum standard of productivity between 40.00% and 44.99% for the classification of arms, substation and t-pole
• Maintain a minimum standard of productivity between 55.00% and 59.99% for the classification of SW pole

SKILLS /QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited trade school for welding preferred.
• Must pass Valmont 1G hand weld test
• 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.

Shifts:

Monday-Thursday - 5pm to 5am

Friday-Sunday - 5am to 5 pm

Friday-Sunday - 5pm to 5am

$24.49 - $26.70 an hour+ $1.50 an hour shift differential for nights  

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.