Aluminum Welder 2nd Shift

Valmont Industries; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Elkhart, IN is seeking an experienced MIG welder to join our fabrication team. You will fuse metal components, read blueprints, and operate welding equipment to produce structural towers and related parts.

You must have 1–3 years MIG welding experience, be comfortable with overhead cranes, and follow safety procedures. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path to advanced welding skills within a Fortune 1000 company.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate simple math and interpret shop drawings.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook or email).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Attendance and prior employment record required.
• 1–3 years MIG welding experience in a production environment.
• Multi-pass welding and stack welding experience.
• Overhead crane operation preferred.
• Read weld symbols and blueprints; use tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Fuse or weld metal structural components using GMAW arc welding.
• Follow blueprints or specifications to determine operation sequence.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and fixtures.
• Read and complete labor reporting and blueprints.
• Maintain safe, productive work environment and ensure timely product delivery.
• Collaborate with coworkers and report to Production Supervisor.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Math basics

Overhead crane

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS certified welder

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

Essential Functions

• Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means GMAW arc welding in the fabrication of communication towers, components and overhead sign structures
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of 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 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
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Important Details about the Role

• The employee is responsible for own work.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery.
• Read and decipher blue prints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled.
• The employee must maintain safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• One (1) to three (3) year of previous, hands-on MIG welding experience in a production environment
• Multi-pass, stack layering welding experience
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred
• Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of previous experience in a professional welding position.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• AWS certified welder operator qualification.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Educational Background

• Able to complete basic match computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and 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 date, perform time keeping functions, interface with machines and other equipment.

Benefits

• Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.
• 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

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. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.