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 at $21+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential
Available Shifts:
2nd Shift Monday-Friday
3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday
How you will contribute
Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welder Level 2 position. We are looking for a highly driven individual who will weld 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. Additionally, you will…
Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
May be called upon to operate other machines in the shop
What it takes
Required Qualifications
Six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
The ability to pass Welder Level 2 assessment
The ability to pass and maintain weld certification to meet AWS, CWB and several other customer certifications in GMAW welding
The ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work
Knowledge of visual weld quality, penetration and appearance for finished shafts
Knowledge of how to accurately read a measuring tape
The ability to communicate and interact
Highly qualified candidates will also possess:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
One year of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school
Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Benefits
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.
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
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.
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.