Experienced Welder

Valmont Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a skilled welder to join our fabrication team. You will fuse or weld metal components for electrical poles, substations, and other structures, following blueprints and written specs while maintaining safe, efficient operation of welding equipment.

Requires two years of welding experience, ability to pass hands-on tests and weld certifications (AWS/CWB or equivalent), and a strong safety mindset. On-site opportunities with competitive hourly pay and shift options.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands‑on welding experience in a professional environment.
• The ability to pass welding hand‑on test and written assessment.
• The ability to pass and maintain weld certification to meet AWS, CWB and several other customer certifications in GMAW welding
• The ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work
• Knowledge of visual weld quality, penetration and appearance for finished shafts
• Knowledge of how to accurately read a measuring tape

Responsibilities

• Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
• May be called upon to operate other machines in the shop

Skills

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Measuring with tape

Quality inspection

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Safety equipment handling

Job description

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

$28.13/hour ($26.13/hour+$2.00 Shift Differential)

Available Shifts

• 2nd shift, Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
• 3rd shift Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
• Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

How you will contribute

Additionally, you will…

• Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
• May be called upon to operate other machines in the shop

Required Qualifications

• Two years of previous hands‑on welding experience in a professional environment
• The ability to pass welding hand‑on test and written assessment
• The ability to pass and maintain weld certification to meet AWS, CWB and several other customer certifications in GMAW welding
• The ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work
• Knowledge of visual weld quality, penetration and appearance for finished shafts
• Knowledge of how to accurately read a measuring tape

Highly Qualified

• 3+ year of previous hands‑on welding experience in a professional environment
• Two years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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.