Welding Assistant

About the role

Brief Summary of This Position: The Welding Assistant position is an individual contributor in the Aluminum Welding Department. This person must be a highly driven individual that will assist in welding metal and/or aluminum components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of arc welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in welding metal and/or aluminum components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of arc welding equipment.
• Use the plasma machine to burn holes in poles and/or components.
• Determine the needed component parts for welders.
• Prepare components for welding by fitting together in “ready to weld” condition.
• Work from shop copies, drawings, and other written instructions within tolerances.
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment.
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• A basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds.
• Read blue prints.
• Ability to use tape measure.
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Qualifications

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• A basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds.
• Read blue prints.
• Ability to use tape measure.
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Skills

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• A basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds.
• Read blue prints.
• Ability to use tape measure.
• Ability to be Valmont trained and certified in operation of forklift.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

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