MIG Welder - 2nd Shift, Growth & Safety Focus

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Elkhart, IN is seeking a weld operator to join our fabrication team. You will fuse or weld metal components using MIG welding, interpret blueprints, and set up equipment to produce towers and structures with safety and quality in mind.

The role requires 1–3 years MIG welding experience, the ability to read weld symbols, and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is required, with AWS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook or similar).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years MIG welding in a production setting.
• Multi-pass welding and reading weld symbols.
• Ability to read blueprints and tapes measures.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components using MIG welding per blueprints.
• Set up and operate welding equipment; perform basic maintenance.
• Read labor forms, blueprints, and shop drawings.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE at all times.
• Contribute to on-time, quality product delivery to customers.
• Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to complete jobs.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Safety compliance

Crane operation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS welder certification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Elkhart, IN is seeking a weld operator to join our fabrication team. You will fuse or weld metal components using MIG welding, interpret blueprints, and set up equipment to produce towers and structures with safety and quality in mind.

The role requires 1–3 years MIG welding experience, the ability to read weld symbols, and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is required, with AWS certification preferred.