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.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with your supervisor & shift regarding workload, problems or issues on the shift, safety items, maintenance issues, goals and progress with respect to the goals, results of prior day, etc.
• Be responsible for making sure all employees maintain proper PPE on the shop floor & enforce Valmont’s Safety policies & procedures at all times. Lead by example.
• Be knowledgeable of shop goals & keep goal posted for your department. Keep your team on track with goals
• Help introduce and drive LEAN techniques and methodologies
• Enforce company policies and procedures, including STOP work authority
• Use GMAW/FCAW/SAW process
• Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
• Read and interprets drawings to determine parts needed for pole assembly.
• Use measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions.
• Work in confined areas at various locations of the Large Pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Move under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly.
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble.
• Use overhead cranes, straddle truck, and fork truck to move product in and out of the shop.
• Ensure employee engagement and morale within the Department, informing Supervisor or HR Department of any causes for immediate or major concern.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and write English clearly
• Strong applied manufacturing mathematical skills
• Must pass SAW/FCAW/GMAW weld test and maintain certification
• The ability to work assigned schedule to include overtime and weekends when required for business needs
• Experience with safely operating a forklift in a professional environment
• A strong working knowledge of precision measurement with a tape measure
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of Valmont’s Manufacturing process
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• Associate’s degree with coursework in Industrial Manufacturing or related field
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing specific role
• 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment
• 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Training in Lean Manufacturing processes

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.