Assembly Welder

Valmont Industries; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Claremore, OK is seeking a skilled assembler/welder to join our team. The role involves assembling and welding pole shaft halves into complete units, ensuring precise alignment and structural integrity for steel electrical poles and substations.

You will operate an overhead crane, handle fittings and welding setup, and adhere to safety policies while meeting production deadlines. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to weld and fit components with precision.
• Must operate overhead crane safely and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assembles large units requiring precision.
• Welds metal components for poles and structures using arc welding.
• Aligns and prepares units for SAW process and final assembly.
• Operates overhead crane safely and uses hooks/clamps for alignment.
• Maintains tools and equipment and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Education

AWS D1.1 1G & 2G certification

Job description

Location: 25010 Alliance Dr, Claremore, OK 74017

Pay: $26.24/hr with $2/hour shift differential. Pay increase at 90‑day and 6‑month anniversaries.

Position Overview

A brief summary of this position: This person assembles and fits or welds together pole shaft halves to form a complete unit.

Essential Functions

• Assembles large units that require precision.
• Fuses (welds) metal structural components together by means of arc welding using one process in the assembly of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.
• Assembles structural units ensuring alignment and proper symmetry of the structure to be prepared for SAW process.
• Must be able to safely operate an overhead crane.
• Must be able to safely flip pieces with an overhead crane and use hooks or plate clamps to align them with other pieces.
• Work may include a limited range of standard products requiring some fitting and/or welding.
• Works under conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits, essential for subsequent assembly operation.
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment; maintains tools and equipment.
• Actively participates in department safety, demonstrating excellent safety practices that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of overhead crane experience.
• Must be certified AWS D1.1 in the 1G and 2G position.
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines.
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on‑time result without errors.
• At the end of 90 calendar days, the candidate must maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) 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 such as tobacco cessation, Type2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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].