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.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Fitter Assistant is responsible for set up and assemble products for the unit by performing production tack welding to steel shapes using the GMAW process.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret drawings to determine parts needed to assemble
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments
• Use flame torch to cut steel
• Use measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certification, licenses, etc. necessary to perform the job 
• Have opportunities to train and advance to either welding or fitting positions

Other Important Details about the Role:

• This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor

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

• Six months previous experience preferred in welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
  • OR graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding
• Must pass GMAW flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead 2 inch weld test and maintain certification
• The ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, divide and count accurately
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs. on occasion), stooping, reaching, pulling, standing, pushing, and grasping are required
• The ability to stand 90% of a shift and work in noisy, non-climate controlled conditions
• The ability to work with small hand tools including tape measures and gauges

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous experience welding in an assembly environment
• 1 year of [previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 1 year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance
• The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions completely and accurately
• High awareness for safety
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to all conditions that exist in the plant such as dust, dirt, grease, heat, fumes, odors, wet conditions, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels.  Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.  In addition, the nature of the industry results in extreme heat in the summer (typically 10-15 degrees above outdoor temperature), and melting snow off of incoming material results in damp, cold working conditions in the winter.  These conditions range from severe to mild and can happen daily in any combination.  Encounters typical environment and risks associated with steel yards, weld shops and manufacturing facilities.  Many aspects of this role are physical and the incumbent must be able to lift, push, &/or pull up to 50 pounds by hand.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and arms as well as balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb and work from ladders. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish colors, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  Physical demands include operating a forklift for an extended period of time each shift and climbing in and out of a forklift numerous times each shift.

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.