Assembler (Cross Arms)

Valmont Industries; Kinards (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a capable assembler to perform advanced assembly tasks in a manufacturing setting. The role involves fabricating parts, reading complex blueprints, operating machinery, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Experience level is higher than a standard assembler with potential leadership responsibilities. Candidates should have basic math, blueprint reading, and measuring skills, with a willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is highly desirable but not required.
• One year of general labor experience in a manufacturing environment or willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers professionally.
• Ability to follow work instructions and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, and package products following specifications.
• Read blueprints and set up fixtures, operate drill presses and saws.
• Report daily tasks, scrap, and inventory issues on production sheets.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and follow safety policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measurement

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job description
Join Valmont

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?

A Brief Summary of This Position

This position involves advanced assembly tasks, potentially including leading or training others, requiring minimal supervision and the ability to handle non-routine situations. Responsibilities include fabricating parts, reading complex blueprints, operating machinery, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The role often requires more experience and a deeper understanding of the processes than a standard assembler position.

Essential Functions

• General assembly labor using standard drill presses, punch presses, cutoff saws and boxing equipment.
• Set up template for drill and saw fixtures.
• Properly assemble, produce and package products by following all specifications and procedures as outlined in the company product specification manual.
• Report daily tasks performed on the production sheet. Record scrap and “cut-downs”.
• Report all inventory problems.
• Inspect quality of units produced.
• Follow prescribed or standard safety regulations.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and order condition.

Other Important Details about the Role:

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to work overtime as needed.

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

• High School Diploma or GED is highly desirable but not required
• One year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or willing to learn
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• More than one year of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in working with composites or in a similar manufacturing environment.

Skill

Educational Background

Must have basic mathematical skills to be able to work with decimals and fractions; tape measurement skills, and ability to measure using metric and standard system. The ability to read, write and follow non-complex instructions (Reading floor prints and blueprints).

Job Training Skill Development

In addition to the above, should have a basic understanding to make most necessary demolding decisions within three months and have total comprehension of the job within one year.

Decision Making

The incumbent must be able to voice concerns and provide feedback on all production, quality, and safety issues regarding the scope this position.

Effort

Physical Effort

Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable. Able to balance; bend/stoop; climb stairs; crawl; crouch; climb ladders; kneel; push/pull; reach above shoulder; repetitive motion; squat, and feel. Complete repetitive movements. Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable. Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds. Requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/air conditions and around dust. Exposure to hazards in the work environment such as chemicals, oil, power industrial vehicles

Job Conditions

Working Conditions

Requires the employee to work inside and around dry air conditions and around dust.

Hazards

Personal protective equipment is required to be worn at all times in the performance of this position as indicated by Valmont corporate and local policy. All employees must exercise reasonable care and observe safety regulations.

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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