Fabricator 1 in Salem, OR at Valmont Careers

Date Posted: 9/25/2025

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Job Description

3575 25th St SE Salem Oregon 97302-1123

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.

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a Fabricator and Machine Operator position at our Salem, Oregon site. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will process material in accordance with shop drawings using fabrication machines and tools.

Essential Functions:

  • This position reports into (Supervisor title) and has (#) direct reports and (#) indirect reports
  • This role requires up to (%) travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays
  • Flexible schedule however must be able to work in the office xxx days per week
  • Set-up and run a variety of drill presses
  • Set-up and run hydraulic iron workers, sheer, punch, and cope
  • Use several different layout tools
  • Set up and run hydraulic Press Brake
  • Set-up and run CNC Turret punch
  • Maintain material traceability
  • Set-up and run VMC
  • Set up and operate a Hydraulic Press Brake
  • Perform general housekeeping

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

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to lift, push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
  • Must be able to read a tape measure to within 1/32”
  • Must be able to read shop drawings
  • Must be self-motivated and a fast learner
  • Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt and professionally communicate with a variety of people

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

  • Industrial trade school in industrial machining
  • One Year of previous qualified fabrication experience in a professional, manufacturing environment with press brake experience
  • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Educational Background

  • Able to clearly communicate written and verbal instructions
  • Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, fraction to decimal conversions, and the use of micrometers, protractors, and tape measures
  • Ability to read specifications, bill of material, and simple and complex blueprints

Job Training Skill Development

Must be able to satisfactorily perform all functions of this position within 90 days of starting this position.  Must pass Valmont forklift certification for all forklifts used in the position.

Decision Making

The decisions the person in this position makes affects inventory accuracy and availability of material for the production and shipping areas.  The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing the workload to avoid lost time to all departments.  Utilizes product mix in location assuring proper rotation of stored materials.  Reviews space allocations and material flow to maximize utilization of space available.  Able to apply creativity to solve the problems encountered within the scope of their activity.  Examples would be to receive material, issue material, or resolve inventory discrepancies and implement the appropriate action to correct them.

Effort:

Physical Effort

Operates equipment 50% of the time.  Lifts, pushes, and carries material <50 lbs., 50% of the time.  Standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and squatting 100% of the shift.

Mental and Visual Effort

Coordination of eyes, hands and feet required to perform in an efficient and safe manner.  Requires constant awareness.  Must be able to accurately read and write part numbers and quantities on material, logs, move tags, and computer documents.  Inventory logs and the computerized inventory system must be prepared and interpreted correctly.  Due to the visual requirements of this position, employee must demonstrate acceptable vision by passing the eye test for an Oregon driver's license.  If employee does not have a driver's license, the determination of acceptable vision will be made on an individual basis.

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.

2025-10-20

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