Saw Operator

Why Valmont

We’re here to move the world forward. Valmont impacts millions of people every day, helping feed the growing population, supplying reliable energy, enhancing connectivity, and more. Join us to advance agricultural productivity and reimagine vital infrastructure.

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation: $25.36 per hour
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

A Brief Summary of this Position

The primary responsibility of the Saw Operator is to cut shafts per blueprint to meet customer requirements such as length, diameter, and angle cuts. The Saw Operator will also operate a forklift and conveyors to supply multiple production lines. Regular communication with Material Handlers, Quality Assurance, Dispatchers, Set Up Operators, and Leads is essential to ensure production requirements are met.

Essential Functions

• Set up and operate a saw to cut shafts per blueprint to meet customer requirements
• Use a standard and O.D. tape measure, miracle point, and standard levels to ensure accurate lengths, diameters, and angle cuts
• Look up part locations using IFS and issue materials to shop orders
• Operate a forklift as needed to transfer material and deliver product
• Participate in department LEAN activities as required
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Assist assembly lines as needed when workload is caught up

Required Qualifications

• Ability to make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Ability to read, understand, and use a standard and O.D. tape measure, micrometer, protractor
• Acceptable work history and attendance record
• Ability to read and decipher blueprints without assistance and use them to properly process scheduled work
• Ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• The ability to be forklift certified within first 90 days of the job
• The ability to learn inventory locations for obtaining material to assist Material Handlers
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates

• Working knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices is preferred
• Basic knowledge of computer skills (IFS a plus)

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.