Fitter Welder

Posted 8 days ago

valmont industriesValley (NE)

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$28.57 per hour

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About the role

Join 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.

Compensation: $28.57/hr. (+ $2/hr. shift differential)

Schedule: 2nd shift Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.3rd shift Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Brief Summary: This individual contributor position operates welding equipment to build and weld poles using GMAW (MIG) welding. Must be certified in MIG welding to meet AWS requirements as well as specialized certifications to customer requirements. Will be required to weld in flat and horizontal positions. Adjusts welding equipment to its prescribed settings, operates oxy/acetylene burning and plasma cutting equipment. Prepares poles for final weld off. Uses IFS labor reporting system, standard shop forms, move tags, reads and utilizes blueprints. May be called upon to operate Base Press, Rounder, Straightener, and forklift provided employee is qualified.

Essential Functions:

Weld and cleaning of welds
Record labor when complete and move tag
Load on or load off completed parts
Determine when weld quality falls below acceptability and take corrective action or report to QA, Leadperson or Supervisor
Set up machines to the proper requirements so that usable parts are produced
Use blueprints to determine which weld procedure to use in order to assure weld soundness and integrity
Important Details
Communicates with co-employees and supervisors
Operates forklifts and overhead cranes.
Performs housekeeping duties in shop and work sites.
Requires the use of common shop mathematics, in feet, inches, degrees, and fractions, in reading complex prints, and standard specifications.
Must be able to manufacture product per shop drawings.
This position reports into the shop's Production Supervisor

Required Qualifications:

Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work
Pass and maintain weld certificates for AWS, CWB, and several other customers required certifications in GMAW welding
Setup, operate, and performs general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
Make mathematical calculation in finish welding product to the proper specifications
The ability to physically perform the requirements of the tasks assigned
Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
Actively participate in department LEAN activities off the department, and demonstrated performance working in a team environment
Knowledge of Valmont's quality procedures, standards, and practices
Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record
Highly Qualified
One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift
Accurately read and use a tape measure, compass, micrometer, mag level, protractor, versa gauge, and caliper
Ability to locate information from a computer
Proficient at math
Proficient in reading blueprints
A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and IFSMust have a high awareness for safety at all times

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.

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