CNC Drill Operator

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Drill Operator in the Small Parts Fabrication department for the 2nd shift, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. You will operate upright drill presses, a CNC machining center, a saw, and other drills, reading blueprints and lay out work with precise measurements.

The ideal candidate has 1 year in manufacturing, 6 months on CNC or similar machines, and strong safety awareness. Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and safe, reliable production.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 6 months experience operating a CNC Drill or like machine.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure and micrometer.
• The ability to read Valmont blueprints.
• The ability to walk and stand up to 100% of the shift.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production drawings.
• Use shop mathematics to lay out products, determine cutting depths, feed rates, and RPM.
• Operate upright drill presses, CNC machining center, saw, radial arm drill and hand drills.
• Use measuring instruments to fabricate products.
• Understand material requirements on blueprints and drawings.
• Decide sequence of set ups, operations, and processes within methods and safety constraints.
• Coordinate with small parts personnel to maintain workloads.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area and on machines.
• Perform operator preventive maintenance and report breakdowns.
• Read work orders and daily production schedules; log labor entries.
• Be responsible for safety and environmental issues in the assigned area.

Skills

CNC drilling

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

English literacy

Math basics

Safety awareness

Manufacturing experience

Tools

CNC Machining Center

Upright Drill Presses

Job description

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.

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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?

Compensation:

$26.13 per hour (+$2 per hour shift differential)

Schedule:

2nd shift Monday - Friday, 3:00p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

A Brief Summary Of This Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the CNC Drill Operator position in the Small Parts Fabrication department. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be responsible for operating upright drill presses, CNC machining center, saw, radial arm drill, and hand drills. This position works under the direct supervision of the Department Supervisor/Lead person.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret production drawings
• Use shop mathematics, including decimals, complex fractions, and simple algebra to lay out various products of the unit, and determining various cutting depths, feed rates, and revolution per minute
• Operate upright drill presses, CNC machining center, saw, radial arm drill and hand drills
• Uses measuring instruments such as a protractor, framing square, tape measure, tri-square, center finder, levers, scribes, calipers, and drill gauges to fabricate various products of the unit
• Understand material requirements and specifications as stated on blueprints and drawings
• Decide through the use of learned solutions the sequence of set ups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized methods and procedures for completing work in process according to work schedules and constraint and shipping buffers
• Coordinate with other personnel in the small parts area to ensure the proper sequence of operations to be performed on specific parts to maintain workloads
• Maintain housekeeping in work area, and on all machines used
• Perform operator preventive maintenance on equipment, and informs supervisor and/or lead person of any breakdowns or damage of equipment or parts
• Read and interpret work orders and daily production schedules. Write entries on daily shop production labor report to show work completed.
• Be responsible for safety and environmental issues regarding assigned area, i.e. material handling of material, crane use, vacuum lift use, cutting torch, hot parts, lifting weight limits, proper eye protection, proper level in water table to minimize smoke generated during cutting process

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

• 1 year experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 6 months experience operating a CNC Drill or like machine
• The ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure and micrometer
• The ability to read Valmont blueprints
• The ability to walk and stand up to 100% of the shift
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• One year of previous experience operating a forklift
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

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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