Tapering Operator - 2nd Shift in Farmington, MN at Valmont Careers

Date Posted: 11/16/2023

Job Snapshot

Job Description

20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932

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.

How you will contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Tapering Operator position.  We are looking for a highly driven individual to run the quality product on our Tapering Machine. Additionally, you will…

  • Perform all tapering machine setups and tool changes
  • Run the machine to create quality products within productivity standards
  • Perform preventative maintenance on Tapering Machine as required
  • Identify lean manufacturing and safety initiatives focused on improving the tapering process       
  •  All other duties as assigned

What it takes

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year experience operating machinery in a fast paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments
  • Ability to read, understand and work with prints, drawings and work documents        
  • Familiar with material handling equipment

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

  • Vocational training as a machinist
  • Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing
  • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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
  • Annual performance based bonus plan
  • 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.

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.