Brake Operator - Night Shift

Valmont Industries; Jasper (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, eye

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability including maternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Work Life Support

Job summary

The Valmont Industries brake press operation role in Jasper, TN requires you to set up the brake, load and bend sheets, and ensure quality throughout production. You will calibrate setups, document results, and assist teammates as needed.

Applicants should read flat sheets accurately, perform math calculations, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment while meeting deadlines and following LEAN processes.

Qualifications

• Read and decipher flat sheets for layout and bend.
• A high awareness for safety at all times.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Brake Press/CNC machinery is preferred, 1–2 years.

Responsibilities

• Set up brake, load sheet on conveyor, layout and prep sheet, move sheet into brake.
• Calibrate with each set; fill in for other Brake Press operators as needed.
• Enter data into the press brake computer and generate required reports.
• Maintain equipment and perform general maintenance.

Skills

Brake Press

CNC machinery

Blueprint reading

Math calculations

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school related study

Tools

CNC machinery

Caliper

Grinders

Tape measure

Job description

1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438

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?

A Brief Summary of This Position

The associate is expected as the Brake Press Operator to be able to perform the following operations: set‑up brake, load sheet on conveyor, layout and prep sheet, move sheet of raw steel into brake, bend sheet, and remove from brake. Operator must be able to calibrate with each set and fill in for other Brake Press operator on a limited basis once competence levels are met as needed. Maintain equipment for a variety of assembly.

Work Hours

Monday - Thursday 8PM - 6:15AM

Essential Function

• Work from the direction of the Production Supervisor
• Must bend product’s traps and/or parts by using an overhead magnetic crane to move the material
• Enter the necessary data into the press brake’s computer and complete required reports and record the appropriate data with accuracy
• Prep and set up the materials by grinding and marking
• Able to express problems to the leadperson and the supervisor
• Perform work timely to deliver an on‑time product without manufacturing errors
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Verify thickness of material using a caliper

Important Details about the Role

• Able to perform the requirements of the job, including lifting, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Inherent smoke and metal dust and temperature changes can be expected
• Able to work in a team environment
• The associate will have to be able to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. They must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the leadperson or the supervisor. This will include maintaining a clean work area
• Operate various pieces of equipment and machinery e.g. grinders and measuring devices. Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment
• Submit two (2) safety contact cards on a monthly basis
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities and demonstrate performance working in a team environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices
• Understand the required WI (work instructions) for job

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

This position requires the associate to be able to edit the program and reset the CNC Press Brake, troubleshoot operating malfunctions, and be well versed in operator’s knowledge of the equipment. Must be able to read and decipher flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly lay out and bend required materials. A high awareness for safety at all times. Able to make mathematical calculations in preparing the product or setting up the machinery. Must be able to physically perform the requirements of the task assigned. Able to lift, push, pull or tug up to 50 pounds. Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner. The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions. Knowledgeable on both ends (north and south) of the Brake Press. Able to read and decipher flat sheets without assistance and for proper layout and bend. Knowledge of quality requirements and standards. Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines to deliver an on‑time result without errors. Able to work through problem with minimal assistance from the lead or supervisor. Able to maintain an acceptable level of production and quality. At least minimum of one (1) years experience in Brake Press/CNC machinery or no experience, and has graduated within a related study from an accredited trade school.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Maintains high levels of operation on both the north and south ends of the Press Brake.
• At least minimum of one to two (1 - 2) years experience in Brake Press/CNC machinery or no experience, and has graduated within a related study from an accredited trade school.

Computer Software Workforce Mii Educational Background

• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and fraction conversion)
• Able to read and comprehend flat sheets
• Able to use a tape measure

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.