CNC (Plasma Table) Operator - Evening Shift

About the role

The CNC/Plasma Table Operator is an Individual Contributor responsible for the setup and operation of various pieces of CNC equipment, including a Plasma Drill and Plasma Table, to drill and/or cut predetermined sizes of steel sheets and/or holes and patterns into steel plates.

Responsibilities

• Program the automatic operation of the plasma drill and/or table and verify dimensions from shop drawings
• Observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications and blueprint data
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area including all equipment and machinery
• Use overhead crane to load/unload machinery
• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors

Requirements

• 1 year of previous experience in a heavy manufacturing setting
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• The ability to operate overhead cranes
• The ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year previous experience setting up and running CNC machinery
• 1 year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

Skills

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

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

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor shop environment
• This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke and confined spaces
• Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time
• The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times
• The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment
• The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility

Hazards

• Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment