Large Pole Fitter Welder - Weekend Days

Valmont Industries; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Brenham, Texas is seeking a Fitter Welder 11 to assemble pole components, weld to code, and perform ultrasonic testing as required. The role requires reading blueprints, operating GMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes, and using cranes and plasma cutting tools on a 4th shift schedule.

The job includes standard shift benefits, a potential discretionary bonus, and a focus on Lean practices to maintain efficiency and quality on the pole assembly line.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Tack welds components to pole shafts using GMAW and SAW processes.
• Read drawings to determine parts and locations for assembly.
• Use jib crane and other equipment to position components.
• Inspect parts and maintain a clean, LEAN workplace.
• Operate plasma torch for cutting and precision drilling.
• Ensure quality by checking measurements and tolerances.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Welding

GMAW

SAW

Overhead cranes

Quality checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plasma torch

Jib crane

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: 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

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 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 set up, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Maintain an acceptable first pass yield percentage based on shop standards.

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

• 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.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

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.