Flip Tack Machine Operator / Welder - Nights

Valmont Group

Brenham (TX)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Valmont in Brenham, TX is hiring as a Night Shift Machine Operator Welder. The role offers hands-on welding, manufacturing tasks, and a clear pay progression path with a starting rate per hour and a shift differential.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Ideal candidates have welding experience, basic shop math skills, and the ability to read a tape measure.

Qualifications

Must be able to read and write English.
Three to six months welding experience in a professional work environment.
Proficient in basic math and can read a tape measure.
Experience with hydraulic driven equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Comply 100% with PPE and safety policies.
Operate hydraulic equipment and weld/fit within specifications.
Read shop math, perform basic calculations and measurements.
Position and move materials with an overhead crane or forklift as needed.
Maintain welding certifications (1G, 2G) and follow procedures.
Assist with routine machine operations and tooling changes.

Skills

Welding experience

Math proficiency

English literacy

Reading a tape measure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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?

Build Your Career With Us: Flip Tack Machine Operator / Welder (Large Pole)

We're hiring skilled Machine Operator Welders to join our Brenham Valmont team!

If you're looking for a hands-on production career with competitive starting pay, opportunities to grow your earnings, and long-term stability , we'd like to hear from you.

Night Shift | 3rd Shift Standard Schedule

Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM*

*Additional hours outside the standard shift schedule may be required based on business needs.

Starting Rate: $24.47/hour
Built-In Pay Progression: Increase opportunities at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years
Shift Differential: Additional $1.00/hour for off-shift positions
Periodic Wage Review Opportunities
Annual Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Essential Functions

Comply 100% with PPE requirements and actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of operating hydraulic driven equipment
Use common shop manufacturing math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
Determine the center of an object using basic measuring skills and shop mathematics
Perform operator preventative maintenance on overhead crane, forklift, and welding/ cutting equipment
Safely use overhead crane to properly position product for welding, grinding, and assembly
Comply with directives from Production Supervisor and Lead Person
Perform routing machine operations such as feeding or unloading a machine
Maintain certifications for 1G, and 2G v-groove welding using GMAW
Designate and control material flow throughout the shop
Other duties as assigned

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

Must be able to read and write English
Must be able to pass the Valmont endorsed 1G and 2G flat weld certification test
Three to six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional work environment
Must be proficient at math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
Must be able to accurately read a measuring tape
Ability to maintain high awareness for safety at all times
Must be able to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
Have the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Hold a current Valmont endorsed 1G, 2G flat weld certification
One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
One year of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Ambient temperatures in work areas coincide with seasonal weather changes. Exposure to metal and smoke fumes due to surrounding processes. Abnormal noise level throughout the shop requiring hearing protection to be 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: