CNC (Plasma Table) Operator

Valmont Industries; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in El Dorado, KS is seeking a CNC/Plasma Table Operator for the 2nd shift (4:00 pm - 2:30 am, Mon-Thu). You will program plasma drilling and cutting equipment, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications. The role requires GMP-like attention to safety, quality, and productivity in a heavy manufacturing setting.

The starting wage is $26.32/hr with a $1.50 shift differential. Candidates must be able to operate cranes, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced shop

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a heavy manufacturing setting.
• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds.
• Wear required PPE and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Program the automatic operation of the plasma drill and/or table and verify dimensions from shop drawings.
• Observe operation and verify conformance of machined work to specifications and blueprint data.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Use overhead crane to load/unload machinery.
• Work in non-temperature controlled environments and outdoors with PPE.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Skills

CNC operation

Plasma table operation

Read blueprints & shop drawings

Overhead crane operation

Mathematical calculations

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plasma drill

Plasma table

Job description

955 North Haverhill Rd El Dorado Kansas 67042-4806

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?

2nd Shift (4:00 pm - 2:30 am; M - Th) Starting Wage $26.32/hr + $1.50 shift differential

The CNC/Plasma Table Operator is an Individual Contributor responsible for the setup and operation of various pieces of CNC equipment, including a Plasma Drill and Plasma Table, to drill and/or cut predetermined sizes of steel sheets and/or holes and patterns into steel plates.

Essential Functions

• Program the automatic operation of the plasma drill and/or table and verify dimensions from shop drawings
• Observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications and blueprint data
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area including all equipment and machinery
• Use overhead crane to load/unload machinery
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Important Details about the Role

• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• 1 year of previous experience in a heavy manufacturing setting
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• The ability to operate overhead cranes
• The ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year previous experience setting up and running CNC machinery
• 1 year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• 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 Conditions & Physical Efforts

Work is primarily performed in an indoor shop environment. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke and confined spaces. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility. Hazards: This job requires handling metal objects some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs.

Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position.

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. 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.