Leadperson

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, Nebraska is seeking a Leadperson on 2nd shift to support the manufacturing team. You will ensure tools, equipment, and materials are available, lead pre-shift meetings, and train new team members.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, forklift ability, strong math and print-reading skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficient production. Valmont offers comprehensive benefits, a competitive hourly wage, and opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years welding experience required.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Able to read complex prints and specs.
• Proficient with shop math and measurement tools.
• Willing to train others.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Able to work overtime.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-shift safety and workload meetings.
• Communicate daily work assignments and schedules.
• Operate forklift to move parts and keep line flowing.
• Complete foreman’s daily report.
• Identify performance issues and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with other departments.
• Maintain accurate daily records.
• Lead training of new employees.
• Maintain safe work environment with PPE compliance.
• Coordinate scheduling to cover vacancies.
• Track reject tags and assign rework.
• Order supplies as needed.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Forklift operation

Reading prints

Measuring tools

Training others

Record keeping

MS Office

Communication

Overtime readiness

Attention to detail

Tools

Tape measure

Heat stick-method

Weld gauges

Tri-square

Inclinometer

Job description

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.

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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?

Compensation

$33.87/hour base rate, with additional premiums including $2.00/hour shift differential, $0.75/hour lead pay, and $0.50/hour utility pay - bringing total earnings to $37.12 per hour

Shift

2nd shift, Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

A Brief Summary Of This Position

A primary function of the Leadperson is to assist the department supervisor(s) to ensure that employees on his/her assigned shift have the tools, equipment, and material they need to manufacture product per customer requests and Valmont specifications. The Leadperson will also be responsible for facilitating daily pre-shift meetings and will assist in the training of new team members. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong interpersonal skills and will be expected to serve as a positive role‑model for others by demonstrating safe work habits, a strong commitment to quality and efficiency, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate daily pre-shift meetings daily with all shift employees, including safety, daily workload review, and communication of other relevant information as needed
• Communicate daily work assignments, scan prints, and maintain schedules
• Use forklift to move parts or tubes in order to keep line flowing efficiently
• Complete daily foreman’s report
• Identify employee performance problems, investigate, document, notify supervisor of results and provide recommendations
• Coordinate work with other internal departments (small parts, large pole, paint, galvanizing, material handling, and maintenance)
• Maintain accurate daily record keeping and documents as required
• Lead or serve on department task force teams as needed
• Lead training of new employees
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring that all employees use appropriate PPE and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Coordinate scheduling as needed to ensure necessary overlap assignments to cover vacancies
• Track reject tags, follow up tags with employees, and assign rework to be completed
• Orders supplies as needed

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

• Minimum of 3+ years of welding knowledge
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Proficient in the use of common shop mathematics, and the ability to read and interpret complex prints and standard specifications
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as tape measure, heat stick-method for determining temperature of plate material, weld gauges, tri-square, and inclinometer
• Ability to train others in the manufacture of product per shop drawings
• Skill in keeping accurate records, inventory, inspecting finished product for quality, and stron attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to apply sound judgment and to work independently toward team and department goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from other departments
• The ability to work overtime as needed
• 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.

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