Fitter/Welder - Multiple Shifts

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fitter/Welder to join their team in Jasper, TN. This role involves laying out and welding pole sections while ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality requirements. As part of a Fortune 1000 company, you'll contribute to projects that enhance agricultural productivity and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to meeting production deadlines. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and invests in employee wellbeing, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Work Life Support

Voluntary health programs

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a weld test (1G) is necessary.
• Ability to read blueprints and calculate measurements.

Responsibilities

• Aligning and welding fabricated metal products for electrical poles.
• Fitting components together from blueprints in preparation for welding.
• Maintaining tools and equipment while adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Mathematics

Quality Standards Knowledge

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Measuring Devices

Job description

Fitter/Welder - Multiple Shifts in Jasper, TN at Valmont Careers

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? Apply now.

BASIC FUNCTION:

To layout and Weld pole sections in preparation for welding.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laying out, aligning and welding fabricated metal products used in electrical poles, substations, and other structures.
• Works under the guidance of others to fit components together in the shop from blue prints, in preparation for welding.
• Welds structural units as required.
• Does repetitive types of welding operations according to procedures established by others and uses hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work.
• Works under conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits.
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

SKILLS /QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a weld test. 1G
• Able to read blue prints to properly fit up product.
• Ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics and standard U.S. and Metric Measurements.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and standards.
• Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the lead-person or the supervisor.
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors.

At the end of 90 Calendar days the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management.

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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