Large Pole Backwelder - Weekends

valmont

Brenham (TX)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability (short-term & long-term)

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Job summary

Valmont is hiring a Backwelder in Brenham, TX. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Backwelder must be certified in GMAW welding and perform fit-up tasks. The role requires reading drawings and using measuring tools to assemble pole components.

The starting pay rate is $24.47 per hour for a 4th shift (Fri-Sun, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) with paid overtime and opportunities for step increases and annual bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

Must be able to read and write English.
Ability to use common manufacturing math.
6 Months of welding experience or completion of a welding-focused Technical Training Program.
Must pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification.
Ability to produce good welds and read drawings.

Responsibilities

Use GMAW to tack weld components for pole assemblies.
Position shafts and use a crane to lift components up to 50 pounds.
Read drawings to identify parts and their locations.
Use plasma torch to cut steel and jigs for cutting holes.
Measure distances and angles with tape, levels, squares, and angle finders.
Work in confined areas along the pole assembly line as needed.

Skills

GMAW welding

English literacy

Manufacturing math

Education

Technical Welding Training

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.

Starting Pay Rate (LG6)

$24.47 per hour

4th Shift Standard Schedule

Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*

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

Shift Benefits

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours
Step pay increases available at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years
Eligible for an 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

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: