General Labor Assembler

Valmont Industries; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking an entry-level Assembler to pull cable and assist in concrete pole assembly. The role involves working on first or second shift with occasional overtime, and physical tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include assembling poles, inspecting components, maintaining safety protocols, and performing post-job cleanup. A high school diploma or GED is desirable, with basic math and tools experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is desirable but not required.
• One year of general labor experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers professionally.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cable pulling: verify strand, pull and place into tension plate.
• Pole assembly: cut, mark, and assemble components and tighten hardware.
• Pole inspection: work with molds, inspect, report defects, and maintain safety.
• Post-job cleanup: perform general housekeeping and store tools properly.

Skills

General labor

Attention to detail

Communication

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Chop saw

Job description

3129 Inv. Dornell Cousette St Tuscaloosa Alabama 35401

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.

Job Description

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• 2nd Shift - 3:00 pm - 1:00 am

Compensation: $19+ per hour

A Brief Summary of This Position: This position is an individual contributor entry Assembler role that is responsible for primarily pulling the cable as needed in the assembly of concrete poles in accordance with company’s written procedures. The incumbent will also be assigned to assist in various tasks and duties in relation to the pole assembly process, pole inspection, and post-job cleanup.

Essential Functions

• CABLE PULLING: Verifying the strand, pulling the strand and placement into tip tension plate, pulling cable, cutting the strand, and placing the strand at the base tension plate.
• ASSEMBLY OF POLE: Removing straps from coils; installation strand and spiral; installation of chucks on strand; marking hole patterns; cut cable; skill saw operation; marking poles; untangle spiral; tightening rebar; verify mold; cutting slacks with chop saw; inserting slacks; tying slacks; plate inspection; installation of 8mm wire, chucks on 8 mm wire, strand and spiral wire, structure rings, ground wire, ground tanks and rings, proper use of tie gun; sequence it takes to assemble a cage safely; recognizing the materials needed to assemble a cage; pull spiral to proper pitch; detention strand; wire puller; pulling and installing rings.
• POLE INSPECTION: Work with lubrication molds operators on the group reinforcement tension stand and the cranes. Produce and control the correct implementation of the reinforced basket. Correct and fix the pre-stressing steel cars on the spire constantly. Work with Crane Operator to transfer products from basket to tension stand. Report noticed defects and faults to the manager. Conduct strenuous and physically demanding task for long hours and in extreme environmental conditions. Gather, inspect, repair and replace reusable materials and components for production rotation. Compliance with the general OHS and fire safety instructions and workplace instructions.
• POST-JOB CLEANUP: Basic cleanup duties, general housekeeping, use of basic hand tools, and reading tape measure. Clean general work and ensure equipment, tools and materials are properly stored. Other duties assigned by the management staff.

Other Important Details about the Role

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to work overtime as needed.

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

• High School Diploma or GED is highly desirable but not required.
• One year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or willing to learn.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to work overtime as needed.
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures with exposure to chemicals and irritating particulates.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic mathematics (fractions and measurements).
• English comprehension (read and write).
• More than one year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working with concrete or in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of reading a tape measure and using basic hand tools.

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‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

EEO & Disability Accommodations

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].

About Valmont

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.