Large Pole Fitter Welder - Nights

Valmont Industries; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life support

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Brenham, Texas, is seeking a Fitter Welder 11 to assemble pole units by tack welding small parts to shafts and performing structural welds per code and drawings. The role includes reading blueprints, using a plasma torch, and operating cranes. First pay rate starts at $28.72–$29.95 per hour with a 3rd shift schedule and potential step pay increases.

A discretionary annual bonus is possible. 3rd shift, Monday–Thursday, 9 PM–7 AM, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets drawings and blueprints to determine parts for pole assembly.
• 3–5 years of experience in welding or fitting in manufacturing/fabrication.
• Completes FCAW, GMAW, SAW weld tests and maintains certification.

Responsibilities

• Welds components with GMAW to assemble pole shafts and SAW welds for structural parts.
• Operates jib cranes and machines to position and assemble assemblies.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety, follows LEAN practices.

Skills

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

SAW welding

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Measuring and layout

Education

Technical Welding Training Program

Tools

Jigs and templates

Plasma torch

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

A Brief Summary of This Position: While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor in the Large Pole Department the Fitter Welder 11 assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the GMAW, FCAW, SAW, welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. Will be required to weld out products to meet code requirements including ultrasonic testing. Starting Pay Rate (LG11): $28.72 - $29.95 per hour** 3rd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9PM - 7AM* *Additional hours outside of the standard schedule may be required based on business needs. **Shift differential is paid when hours worked are on an eligible shift 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 or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds.
• The pole assembly generally consists of a square, round, press broke shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, hanging vangs, brackets, ladder clips, and/or other small parts.
• Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assembly.
• Uses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly.
• 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 for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex’s, couplings, and other small parts.
• 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.
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
• Make management aware of any training needs you have.
• Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining a clean and organized workplace while implementing LEAN practices.
• Demonstrated ability to setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Maintain an acceptable first pass yield percentage base on shop standards.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

Must be able to read and write English 3-5 years of experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment Ability to calculate simple mathematics and use common manufacturing mathematics 3 years experience reading and using blueprints 3 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding Must pass FCAW, GMAW, and SAW weld test and maintain certification Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years previous experience working in an assembly environment
• 5 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 5 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

Work is primarily performed in an indoor shop environment. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke and confined spaces. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility. Hazards: This job requires handling metal objects some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position. Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment.

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.