Large Pole Backwelder - Nights

Valmont Industries Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking a Backwelder for the 3rd shift to perform GMAW welding and fit-up tasks on pole assemblies. The role requires reading drawings, locating parts, and using grinders and plasma tools.

Starting pay is $24.47 per hour plus a $1 shift differential for second and third shifts, with potential step increases at 90 days, one year, and two years, and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 6 Months of previous welding experience or completed welding program.
• Must pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification.
• Ability to produce good welds and read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Weld using GMAW to assemble pole components.
• Read drawings to identify parts and locations.
• Position parts, lift using crane, and assemble securely.
• Operate grinders and drills to finish components.
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Support other duties as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Manufacturing math

Reading drawings

Tools

GMAW welding

Plasma torch

Crane

Job description

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. 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 Shift Differential for hours worked on 2nd & 3rd shifts - $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 a 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].

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.