Assembly Welder

Valmont Industries; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

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 to form complete units, using arc welding and overhead crane operations in a production environment.

You will adhere to safety policies, maintain tools, and meet production deadlines while supporting quality and attendance objectives. Competitive pay starts at $26.24/hr with raises and night shift differential.

Qualifications

• Overhead crane experience required.
• AWS D1.1 1G and 2G certification required.
• Knowledge of fixturing and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform consistently to production, quality and attendance goals.
• Must maintain safety and tooling integrity in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assembles large units and welds structural components.
• Operates arc welding to join pole shaft halves.
• Controls and positions parts using an overhead crane.
• Maintains tools and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Overhead crane experience

AWS D1.1 1G/2G

Fixturing and weld setup

Prioritize deadlines

Timely/work attendance

Production targets

Job description

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?

25010 Alliance Dr Claremore Oklahoma 74017

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

• 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.