Assembly Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Claremore, OK is seeking an experienced assembly/welding professional to join our team. The role involves welding and fitting pole shaft halves to form complete units and requires safe operation of an overhead crane.

Key qualifications include 1+ year crane experience, AWS D1.1 1G/2G certification, and the ability to adjust weld parameters. Join a Fortune 1000 company with strong safety standards and multi-shift opportunities.

Qualifications

• Overhead crane experience is required.
• AWS D1.1 certification in 1G and 2G positions is required.
• Ability to fixturing and set up weld parameters (amps/volts) is required.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deliver on time with accuracy and minimal errors.
• After 90 days, performance/attendance targets are set by management.

Responsibilities

• Assembles large units requiring precision.
• Welds metal components using arc welding in assembly of poles and structures.
• Ensures alignment and symmetry before SAW process.
• Operates overhead crane safely.
• Handles pieces with hooks or clamps and ensures proper fit.
• Works on standard products with some fitting and welding.
• Completes work within set time limits and maintains tools and equipment.
• Participates in department safety and adheres to Valmont policies.

Skills

Overhead crane experience

AWS D1.1 certification (1G/2G)

Weld set up parameters

Prioritize work

Timely delivery

Attendance after 90 days

Job description

25010 Alliance Dr Claremore Oklahoma 74017

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?

Available Shifts

1st - Monday to Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

4th - Friday to Sunday 5:00am - 5:00pm

5th - Friday to Sunday 5:00pm - 5:00am

Pay: $26.24/hr with pay increases at 90-days to $27.16/hr and 6-month to $28.60/hr. Night shift has a $2/hour shift differential

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 requires 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 structure to be prepared for SAW process.
• Must be able to safely operate overhead crane
• Must be able to safely flip pieces with an overhead crane and use hooks or plate clamps to align together 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 are essential for subsequent assembly operation.
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

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

• 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 be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management.

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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