Looper Operator: Heavy Coil Handling & Mill

Valmont Industries; Nebraska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE is seeking a Looper Operator to support the tube mill by handling heavy coils with a 30-ton crane and welding coil ends using a mic miller 252 manual welder. The role requires reading measurements, maintaining coil inventories, and ensuring continuous material flow for efficient production.

The position offers a 1st shift schedule, Monday–Friday, with pay at $26.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Basic knowledge of welding techniques and operation of welding equipment, including the ability to operate a mic miller 252 manual welder.
• Ability to read and write legibly for accurate record-keeping and communication.
• Proficiency in using decimals and fractions, and converting between both.
• Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane certification.
• Strong spatial awareness to safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment in a dynamic environment.
• Basic mathematical skills to track material usage, production rates, and coil inventory.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining communication with other team members.
• Demonstrates a strong passion for quality, integrity, and the drive to excel and produce exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Weld coils together using a mic miller 252 manual welder to ensure continuous material flow from the uncoiler to the tube mill, enabling uninterrupted production.
• Operate a 30-ton overhead crane to lift and position heavy coils onto the coil tree and stage them for the mill.
• Connect steel coils by welding the ends together to ensure they can feed seamlessly into the mill for continuous operation.
• Adjust the mill setup for different coil sizes and coordinate with the slitter material handler to ensure the proper material is available for the production run.
• Monitor coil inventory and keep accurate records of materials used, including quantity, type, and footage, on a daily basis.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, referring to a work binder for standard procedures, and using trial and error to adjust the forming sections of the mill.
• Communicate with other operators, including the slitter, material handlers, and quality inspectors, to ensure a smooth flow of material and to resolve any issues that arise during the process.
• Operate and maintain forming sections of the mill, ensuring consistent output of materials and addressing any mechanical or operational issues as needed.
• Ensure spatial awareness and attention to detail when operating the crane to avoid costly mistakes, as improper handling of coils can result in significant damage.
• Perform general maintenance and clean-up of the work area, ensuring it remains safe and organized for continued operation.
• Maintain quality control by ensuring that welded coils and other materials meet customer specifications, with final quality checks performed by inspectors.
• Use basic math skills to manage time, assess coil sizes, and determine how much material is running versus the size of coils in order to keep the mill stocked efficiently.

Job description

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE is seeking a Looper Operator to support the tube mill by handling heavy coils with a 30-ton crane and welding coil ends using a mic miller 252 manual welder. The role requires reading measurements, maintaining coil inventories, and ensuring continuous material flow for efficient production.

The position offers a 1st shift schedule, Monday–Friday, with pay at $26.13 per hour.