Welder (26/hr +) Weekend Day Shift

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 a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity, and invests in its employees.

How You Will Contribute

Valmont is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welder position in the Columbus facility. The ideal candidate will:

• Work from blueprints and layouts to accurately fit structural parts or components together in the 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, demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

What We Require

• Must have weld experience – preferably MIG welding.
• The ability to read a tape measure.
• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The 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.
• 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.
• A high awareness for safety at all times.
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or production problems to departmental supervision.
• A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Benefits

Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure the individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Benefits include:

• 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, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching 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.