Experienced Welder

Location: 1600 East 29th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601. Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. We respect hard work, honor diversity, and invest in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.

About the Role

Valmont is seeking a highly motivated Welder for the Columbus facility. The role involves welding metal components to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. A thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices is essential to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and layouts to accurately fit structural parts or components together in shop in preparation for 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

• Must have weld experience – preferably MIG welding
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Must 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
• Six months 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 with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including prescription drugs)
• 401(k) 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
• Annual performance-based bonus plan
• Retirement plans
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Voluntary programs: tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, and more

Schedule

Training runs Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:30 pm. Upon successful completion, the position transitions to a Weekend Day Shift: 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A 4-hour attendance pay is provided for completion of 36 hours.