CNC Drill Operator

28800 Ida St, Valley, Nebraska 68064-8016

About the role

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the CNC Drill Operator position in the Small Parts Fabrication department. This position works under the direct supervision of the Department Supervisor/Lead person and involves operating upright drill presses, CNC machining centers, saws, radial arm drills, and hand drills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production drawings
• Use shop mathematics, including decimals, complex fractions, and simple algebra to lay out various products and determine cutting depths, feed rates, and revolutions per minute
• Operate upright drill presses, CNC machining centers, saws, radial arm drills, and hand drills
• Use measuring instruments such as protractors, framing squares, tape measures, tri-squares, center finders, levers, scribes, calipers, and drill gauges to fabricate products
• Understand material requirements and specifications as stated on blueprints and drawings
• Determine the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within recognized methods and procedures to complete work according to schedules and constraints
• Coordinate with other personnel in the small parts area to maintain workloads and proper sequence of operations
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area and on all machines used
• Perform operator preventive maintenance on equipment and report any breakdowns or damage
• Read and interpret work orders and daily production schedules
• Document work completed on daily shop production labor reports
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in the assigned area, including proper material handling, crane use, vacuum lift use, cutting torch safety, and eye protection

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 6 months of experience operating a CNC Drill or similar machine
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and micrometer
• Ability to read Valmont blueprints
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 100% of the shift
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Passion and integrity with a drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Qualifications (Preferred)

• One year of previous experience operating a forklift
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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 services
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs (tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more)

Pay

$26.13 per hour (+$2 per hour shift differential)

Schedule

2nd shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.