Base Welder - Weekend Shift

Valmont Group; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Built-In pay progression

Periodic wage reviews

Annual discretionary bonus

Weekend shift

Job summary

Valmont is seeking an experienced Base Welder in Brenham, TX to manufacture steel utility and infrastructure poles. You will weld with FCAW, GMAW and SAW, read blueprints, and operate cranes in a safety-focused team environment.

Starting base pay is $26.86/hour with pay progression and discretionary bonus opportunities. Weekend shift: Fri-Sun, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM with potential overtime; work location is a heavy industrial setting supporting essential infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic shop and manufacturing math.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience, OR graduation from an approved welding training program.
• Ability to pass FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding certifications.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes (preferred).
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment with safety focus.
• Strong attention to quality, safety and detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding operations on steel utility poles and structural components.
• Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Plan and sequence welding operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Operate overhead cranes to move pole shafts and materials safely.
• Use hand tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment to complete work assignments.
• Verify weld quality and ensure products meet company and customer specifications.
• Follow all safety procedures and actively support a strong safety culture.
• Assist with other production-related duties as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Welding FCAW

Welding GMAW

Welding SAW

Overhead crane operation

Quality awareness

Basic shop math

Hand tools usage

Education

Welding technical training program

Tools

Welding certifications

Overhead crane operation

Job description

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418

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?

Build the Infrastructure That Powers Communities

Are you an experienced welder who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and wants to see the impact of your work across North America? Join our team as a Base Welder and play a critical role in manufacturing steel utility and infrastructure poles that help deliver power and connectivity to millions of people.

Starting Base Pay: $26.86/hour

Built-In Pay Progression: Increase opportunities at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years

Periodic Wage Review Opportunities

Annual Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Weekend Day Shift | 4th Shift Standard Schedule:

Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*

*Additional hours outside the standard shift schedule may be required based on business needs.

Weekend Shift Benefits: Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours

This is an opportunity to work with advanced welding equipment, develop specialized skills in submerged arc welding, and be part of a safety-focused team that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Perform FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding operations on steel utility poles and structural components
• Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications
• Plan and sequence welding operations to ensure quality and efficiency
• Operate overhead cranes to move pole shafts and materials safely
• Use hand tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment to complete work assignments
• Verify weld quality and ensure products meet company and customer specifications
• Follow all safety procedures and actively support a strong safety culture
• Assist with other production-related duties as needed

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for candidates who are dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic shop and manufacturing math
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience, OR graduation from or currently enrolled in an approved welding technical training program
• Ability to pass and maintain FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding certifications
• Ability to operate overhead cranes (previous experience preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly experience
• 5+ years of experience using hand and power tools
• Strong self-inspection and quality assurance skills
• Experience working in a heavy industrial or structural steel environment

Why Valmont?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement
• Stable manufacturing environment supporting essential infrastructure projects
• Safety-first culture
• Team-oriented work environment
• Hands-on role where your craftsmanship makes a visible impact

Working Conditions & Physical Environment

Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, smoke, welding arc, and manufacturing chemicals

Exposure to heat, cold, and varying shop conditions

Frequent standing and walking throughout the entire shift

Lifting, moving, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Operating around cranes, welding equipment, and other material-handling machinery

Use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety footwear at all times

Working in a fast-paced environment with production deadlines and quality expectations

Safety & Hazard Awareness

This position involves handling steel and metal components, some of which may have sharp edges. Employees must maintain constant awareness of produc