Large Pole Backwelder

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, etc

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, Texas is seeking a Backwelder certified in GMAW to perform fit-up tasks and assemble pole components. You will read drawings, operate grinders, torches, and hand tools in a production setting.

The role offers multiple shifts with varying hours and potential pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Excellent safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 6 Months of previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding.
• Must pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification.
• Ability to produce good welds.
• Ability to read & interpret drawings, showing locations of holes & orientations.
• Knowledge of safe working practices to prevent self-inflicting injuries & to prevent causing injuries to co-workers.
• Follow all Valmont safety guidelines, rules, and regulations with a practical working knowledge of PPE and LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round shafts to make a pole assembly for structural welds.
• Manually position shaft for assembly. Uses crane for lifting various components. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
• Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments.
• Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts.
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above.
• Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading English

Manufacturing math

GMAW welding 6 months

GMAW certification

Drawings interpretation

PPE & LOTO safety

Quality self-check

Integrity & drive

Tools

Hand/power tools

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?

A Brief Summary Of This Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Backwelder must be certified in GMAW welding and must perform fit-up tasks. Backwelder must be well versed in the use of personal computers.

Available Shifts

1st Shift Days Standard Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7AM - 5PM

2nd Shift Evenings Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 3PM - 11PM

3rd Shift Nights Standard Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9PM - 7AM

As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above)

Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG6)

$24.47

Shift Differential for hours worked on 2nd & 3rd shifts - $1.00 per hour

$1.00 per hour

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions

• Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round shafts to make a pole assembly for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of round shaft, butt plate, and/or other small parts
• Manually position shaft for assembly. Uses crane for lifting various components. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds
• Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments
• Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts. Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions
• Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly
• Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• 6 Months of previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding
• Must pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification
• Ability to produce good welds.
• Ability to read & interpret drawings, showing locations of holes & orientations.
• Knowledge of safe working practices to prevent self-inflicting injuries & to prevent causing injuries to co-workers.
• Follow all Valmont safety guidelines, rules, and regulations with a practical working knowledge of PPE and LOTO.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 1 year previous experience welding in an assembly environment
• 1 year previous experience welding in an manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 1 year previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

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

• 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].