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:

• Use shop mathematics, including decimals, complex fractions, and simple algebra to lay out parts according to blue prints within the tolerances required.
• Operate ironworker, press, saws, manual drill presses, cutting torch, & grinder as needed.
• Use measuring instruments, such as protractor, framing square, tape measure, tri-square, center finder, angle finder, levels, scribes, calipers, and drill gauges to fabricate various products of the unit.
• Understand material requirements and specifications as stated on blue prints and drawings.
• Decide through the use of learned solutions the sequence of set ups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized methods and procedures for completing work in process according to work schedules and constraint and shipping buffers.
• Coordinate with other personnel in the small parts area to ensure the proper sequence of operations to be performed on specific parts and maintain workloads.
• Maintain housekeeping in work area, and on all machines used.
• Perform operator preventive maintenance on equipment, and informs supervisor and/or lead man of any breakdowns or damage of equipment or parts.
• Follow safe operating procedures on all equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Must have knowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication and decimals.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must work in a team environment
• Must be safety conscious.
• Must be quality conscious.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Ambient temperatures in work area coincide with seasonal weather changes.  Exposure to metal and smoke fumes due to surrounding processes.  Abnormal noise level throughout the shop requiring that hearing protection worn at all times.  Direct exposure to dirt, grease, mill scale, cutting fluid, rust inhibitors, and metal particles and splinters.

Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection.  There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time.  Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks. 

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.