Galvanizing Services Technician

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, Nebraska seeks a Galvanizing Services Technician to perform welding and fabrication, operate forklifts and overhead cranes, and inspect materials to ensure compliance with customer specs.

You will complete the AGA Inspection Course within 30 days and maintain PPE and safety compliance. The role requires reading welding symbols and drawings, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing most of the day in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of relevant welding/fabrication experience.
• Six (6) months of welding experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to pass level 1 welding capability test conducted on site.
• Ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety.
• Perform duties of Material Handler and Crew Leader functions, as needed.
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping.
• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to write and perform addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
• Ability to distinguish colors for inspection and safety purposes.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifts of 25–35 pounds.
• Ability to spend 75% of the workday standing or walking, and 25% bending, kneeling, climbing, or lifting.
• High awareness for safety and ability to wear all required PPE.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess integrity and the drive to excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, and fitting to prepare material for galvanizing.
• Operate forklifts to safely move material.
• Operate radio-controlled overhead bridge cranes to move suspended and non-suspended loads.
• Conduct inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished materials to ensure compliance with ASTM A123 and customer specifications.
• Complete the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) Inspection Course within the first 30 days of employment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety protocols.
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment with exposure to heat, cold, smoke, dust, and particulates.
• Communicate effectively with crew leaders, supervisors, and coworkers.

Skills

Welding

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Quality inspections

Safety awareness

Reading welding symbols

English literacy

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical welding coursework

Tools

Welding equipment basics

Overhead cranes

Job description

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.

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?

Available Shifts

1st Shift (Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm).

A Brief Summary Of This Position

The Galvanizing Services Technician is an individual contributor position responsible for performing welding and fabrication tasks, operating forklifts and overhead bridge cranes, and conducting quality inspections throughout the galvanizing process. The incumbent ensures all materials are properly prepared, welded, moved, inspected, and documented according to Valmont and customer quality standards. The technician must successfully complete the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) Inspection Course and work safely while wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Essential Functions

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, and fitting to prepare material for galvanizing.
• Operate forklifts to safely move material.
• Operate radio-controlled overhead bridge cranes to move suspended and non-suspended loads.
• Conduct inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished materials to ensure compliance with ASTM A123 and customer specifications.
• Complete the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) Inspection Course within the first 30 days of employment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety protocols.
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment with exposure to heat, cold, smoke, dust, and particulates.
• Communicate effectively with crew leaders, supervisors, and coworkers.

Important Details About The Role

• Must demonstrate proficiency in welding safety, crane operation safety, and forklift operation safety.
• Must regularly use a computer for email communication, documentation, and basic data entry.
• Must be able to read and interpret welding symbols, material drawings, safety rules, and operating manuals.
• Must maintain strong awareness of hazards associated with welding, crane operation, and galvanizing processes.
• May assist in training new employees on welding, inspections, and material handling procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

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

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
• Six (6) months of welding experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to pass level 1 welding capability test conducted on site.
• Ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety.
• Perform duties of Material Handler and Crew Leader functions, as needed.
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping.
• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to write and perform addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
• Ability to distinguish colors for inspection and safety purposes.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifts of 25–35 pounds.
• Ability to spend 75% of the workday standing or walking, and 25% bending, kneeling, climbing, or lifting.
• High awareness for safety and ability to wear all required PPE.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess integrity and the drive to excel.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Technical coursework in welding or metal fabrication.
• Six (6) months of experience operating forklifts or overhead cranes.
• Six (6) months of experience performing quality inspections.
• Bilingual fluency (English & Spanish).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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