CNC Drill Operator - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401k plan

Healthcare

Paid time off

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is hiring a CNC Drill Operator in Brenham, TX. The role involves operating HAAS vertical mill centers, upright drill presses, and related equipment to manufacture parts per blueprints and schedules.

Starting wage is $24.47/hour with potential step increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years, plus an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits include healthcare, 401k, PTO, and more. Must read drawings and program HAAS systems as needed.

Qualifications

• One year or more working in a manufacturing environment.
• One year or more CNC machining experience with HAAS vertical mill.
• Ability to modify/execute simple programming for HAAS systems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Ability to read Valmont blueprints.
• Ability to walk and stand up to 100% of the shift.
• Ability to work in an environment with a high noise level.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production drawings.
• Operate HAAS and Quick Mill CNC machines.
• Compute cutting depths, feeds, and RPM.
• Use measurement tools to verify parts.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety in the work area.
• Coordinate with small parts area personnel for proper sequencing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Follow daily production schedules and shop orders.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

CNC machining

HAAS programming

English proficiency

Mathematical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

CNC machining cert/diploma

Tools

HAAS vertical mill

Quick Mill

Drill presses

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?

A Brief Summary Of This Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the CNC Drill Operator is responsible for operating the CNC vertical mill machining centers including HAAS VF2/VF3 and Quick Mill, upright drill presses, saw and hand drills.

Days 1st Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM*

• As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above)

Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG6): $24.47

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret production drawings.
• Understand machine controls, program codes, fixtures and tool offsets, and CNC systems for HAAS and or Quick Mill machines.
• 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.
• 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 blue prints and drawings.
• Decide with 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.
• Use a digraph metal marker to write the individual part number specified on shop packet to the actual part for identification purposes.
• Stack completed parts and shop packets neatly on a pallet according to part number and quantity. Assures parts are stacked neat and safe on pallet and moves the pallet to the “out area” or to the next designated work center using a pallet jack.
• Read and interprets work orders and daily production schedules. Writes entries on daily shop production labor report to show work completed.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas.
• 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, and proper level in water table to minimize smoke generated during cutting process.
• Other duties as assigned

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

• One year or more working in a manufacturing environment
• One year or more CNC machining experience with HAAS vertical mill
• The ability to modify/execute simple programing for HAAS systems
• 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
• The ability to work in an environment with a high noise level

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Three to five years of previous CNC machining experience with HAAS vertical mill preferred
• Two years of previous experience working in a Manufacturing environment
• Two years of previous experience operating a forklift
• Technical training certificate and or degree in CNC machining
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• 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

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Ambient temperatures in work area coincide with seasonal weather changes. Exposure to metal and smoke fumes due to surrounding processes. Abnormal noise level throughout the shop requiring that hearing protection worn at all times. Direct exposure to dirt, grease, mill scale, cutting fluid, rust inhibitors, and metal particles and splinters.

Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks.

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‑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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