Machine Operator- Composities-1st shift

Valmont Industries; Newberry, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Newberry, SC is seeking a Machine Operator 5 to operate machines per shop drawings, load programs, and maintain material traceability. Your role includes troubleshooting, basic maintenance, and contributing to lean manufacturing initiatives.

You will read blueprints, ensure quality, and communicate with the Production Supervisor to meet production targets and shipping deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have fast-paced manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings/blueprints.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes (where location permits).
• Demonstrated attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines per shop drawings and load programs as needed.
• Process materials using designated equipment and maintain traceability.
• Troubleshoot operating issues and determine resolutions.
• Perform light maintenance and report maintenance needs.
• Meet production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Accurately measure and verify dimensions against drawings.
• Collaborate with Shift Lead and Production Supervisor for continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

19845 US Hwy 76 Newberry South Carolina 29108 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

The Machine Operator 5 position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will operate machines in accordance with shop drawings through the use of designated machines.

Essential Functions

• Operate a hand-held grinder to finish small part components
• Load machine programs, as needed, specific to product orders
• Process material in accordance with shop drawings through the use of designated machines
• Troubleshoot causes of operating errors and determine possible resolutions
• Maintain material traceability
• Seek opportunities for improvements within the manufacturing department
• Perform tasks according to production needs to minimize downtime
• Determine machine maintenance needs and perform light maintenance, as needed
• Manage time to efficiently produce quality products within designated work hours
• Communicate information and provide feedback, in person, with co-workers, Shift Lead, Shift Supervisor &/or Production/Operations Manager
• Perform lean, 5S, and/or general housekeeping
• If applicable based on location, responsible for machine set up, including setting rollers to specified lengths, and verifying dimensions from shop drawings.
• If applicable based on location, observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications, and blueprint data.
• If applicable based on location, use overhead crane to load/unload machinery.
• If applicable based on location, use forklift to move or unload material or machinery.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details about the Role

The employee is responsible for their own work. Must be able to work with other employees to complete job. Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty. Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery for specific parts. The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer. The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

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

• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• Two to four years experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• If applicable based on location, ability to operate forklifts and acquire forklift certification.
• If applicable based on location, ability to operate overhead cranes and acquire overhead crane certification.
• Strong hands-on working knowledge operating machines
• Ability to read and understand blue prints/shop drawings
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Must be able to read a tape measure to within 1/32”
• Ability to physically lift, push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt and professionally communicate with a variety of people.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two to four years of previous experience operating machines in heavy/fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Exhibits strong mechanical knowledge.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

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.