Certified GMAW Back Welder – Pole Assemblies

Valmont Industries; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, etc

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance (short and long)

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to €5,250/yr

Other wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Brenham, TX is hiring a Backwelder certified in GMAW. You will perform fit-up tasks and use a PC in daily work. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with pay starting at $24.47/hr plus a $1.00/hr differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Eligible for discretionary bonus and step increases over time. Essential duties include tacking welds on pole assemblies, reading drawings, lifting components with a crane, and using plasma torches and grinders.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 6 months welding experience in manufacturing or completed welding training program.
• Pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification.
• Ability to produce good welds and read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Welds with GMAW to assemble pole components and shafts.
• Read and interpret drawings to determine parts and locations.
• Position parts and operate a crane to lift components.
• Measure distances and angles with measuring tools and gauges.
• Use grinders, buffers, drills, and torches to finish parts.
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements.

Skills

GMAW welding

Reading drawings

Manufacturing math

PPE & safety compliance

Quality checks

Education

Technical Welding Training

Job description

Valmont Industries in Brenham, TX is hiring a Backwelder certified in GMAW. You will perform fit-up tasks and use a PC in daily work. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with pay starting at $24.47/hr plus a $1.00/hr differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Eligible for discretionary bonus and step increases over time. Essential duties include tacking welds on pole assemblies, reading drawings, lifting components with a crane, and using plasma torches and grinders.