Experienced Welder - 3rd Shift (26+/HR)

About the role

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?

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and layouts to accurately fit structural parts or components together in shop in preparation to welding
• Lay out guidelines or marks on metal parts and cut metal with a cutting torch
• Weld metal structural components together in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials to complete the project
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment
• Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• 5+ years MIG welding experience
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to read and understand WPS's (Welding Procedure Specification)
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or graduation from an accredited trade school for welding
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Three years of previous experience welding in a professional environment
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or production problems to departmental supervision
• Person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Experience with Carbon Arc Gouging

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Annual performance based bonus plan
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plans (including 401k with company match)
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Voluntary programs (tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching, one-on-one health coaching)
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year