Assembler

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Estill (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Work life support

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is hiring a Fabricator in the Composite department at our Estill, SC facility. The role involves manufacturing and repairing centrifugally cast composite shafts for light pole products, following customer specifications and quality standards.

You will select shafts, set up production, inspect for surface defects, and ensure a clean, safe workspace. Proactive troubleshooting and mentoring less experienced staff are also expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient with tape measure and hand tools.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to understand order prints and follow production schedule.
• Basic math including fractions and percentages.
• Maintain supplies weekly.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Work with chemicals/solvents and in hot/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Select shafts and set up per production orders.
• Check and repair surface imperfections.
• Review shop drawings and drill/cut holes per requirements.
• Clean and prepare pole surface for subsequent processes.
• Inspect parts for quality using measurements and samples.
• Troubleshoot operational and quality issues.
• Label and store chemicals safely per EPA rules.
• Keep work area and tools organized at shift end.
• Report defective material or unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Follow safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Train and assist less experienced personnel.

Skills

Tape measure

Hand tools

Follow instructions

Read shop prints

Math skills

Lifting 60 lbs

Chemicals safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

41 Wood St Estill South Carolina 29918

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?

What You Will Contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Fabricator position in the Composite department. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will manufacture and repair centrifugally cast composite shafts for light pole products according to customer specifications. Additionally, but not limited to, you will…

• Select the proper shafts & set up as per production orders
• Check and repair surface imperfection
• Review shop drawing for accuracy, drill and cut holes to meet customer requirements
• Clean and prepare the pole surface for further manufacturing processes insuring that all debris has been removed
• Regularly inspect parts for quality at prescribed intervals per written and verbal guidelines using samples and various measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot and correct various operational and quality problems
• Keep containers containing chemicals labeled and covered at all times in accordance with EPA and fire prevention standards
• Keep work area and molding equipment clean, emptying all trash, putting away all tools, etc in their proper location at the end of the shift.
• Detect and report defective material, improper equipment operation and unusual conditions to supervisor
• Follow all standard and/or prescribed safety regulations
• Follow all standard operating procedures
• Train and assist in development of less experience personnel

What It Takes

Required Qualifications

• Proficient with tape measure and the use of hand tools
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to understand order prints and follow production schedule
• Ability to use basic math skills up to and including the use of fractions, percentages
• Maintain supplies needed on a weekly basis
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, use hand and arms to reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel and lift up to 60 lbs. without assistance
• Work with and around chemicals/solvents and work in hot and cold environments.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot processes and take corrective actions
• Ability to utilize proper decision making techniques
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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.

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