Welder 2nd Shift - Steel

3403 Charlotte Ave, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-1150

About the role

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day through technology that enhances agricultural productivity and reimagines vital infrastructure. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity, and invests in employees to create the world of tomorrow, today. This is a 2nd Shift Welding position.

Responsibilities

• Fuse or weld metal structural components together using GMAW arc welding in the fabrication of communication towers, components, and overhead sign structures
• Perform welding operations requiring limited planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determine operation sequence
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings
• Maintain and operate production tooling, fixtures, and all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up machinery
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled products
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product shipped complete and on time to satisfy customer needs
• Operate overhead cranes (prior experience preferred)
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• Three (3) to five (5) years of previous, hands-on MIG welding experience in a production environment
• Multi-pass, stack layering welding experience
• Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints
• Ability to use and accurately read a tape measure
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings

Qualifications

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• AWS certified welder operator qualification
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Skills

• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fraction conversion)
• Able to read and comprehend routings and blueprints
• Able to use a tape measure
• Able to use a computer to enter production data, perform timekeeping functions, and interface with machines and other equipment

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure individual and family wellness needs are met. Offerings may 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, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more