NDT Inspector - Advanced

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 56,013 - 61,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer‑paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced NDT Inspector for first shift in Farmington, MN. You will test and evaluate welded components, interpret NDT results, and mentor junior inspectors while ensuring safety and adherence to AWS/AMPP standards.

Responsibilities include metallurgical testing, calibrations, and timely, accurate decision-making under production conditions. Strong teamwork and documentation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 7+ years of work/educational experience or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years’ experience in a fabricated steel environment.
• Level II NDT certifications and AWS CWI certification.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use measuring tools.
• Ability to operate NDT testing equipment and work with plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate products to ensure conformance to specs.
• Interpret reports for NDT and determine acceptance.
• Mentor Entry and Intermediate NDT Inspectors and document progress.
• Perform metallurgical testing including weld coupon testing and material identification.
• Maintain calibration and essential tools; ensure timely results.

Skills

Safety awareness

NDT equipment operation

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Team collaboration

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree in NDT

Tools

AMPP/NACE/CIP certifications

UT/VT/MT/PT NDT Level II

Job description

20805 Eaton Ave, Farmington, Minnesota 55024-7932

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, helping feed the growing population, supplying reliable energy, and expanding connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future. 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 while focusing on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

This position is for 1st Shift working Monday through Thursday from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm.

This position pays from $40.66 to $44.91 per hour depending on experience.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of products to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications
• Makes decisions in the area of codes (includes AWS D1.1) and specifications
• Interprets reports for NDT and passes or rejects quality acceptance
• Actively mentors Entry and Intermediate level NDT Inspectors, monitoring and documenting OJT progress
• Performs metallurgical testing including weld coupon testing, positive material identification, and macro examination of weldments
• Obtains and maintains advanced inspection certifications (AMPP, NACE, CIP, or Phased Array UT) if required by Valmont
• Has authority to reject material, stop work in process, etc. to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction
• Works under production conditions with accurate performance, completing work within set time limits
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment, including calibration maintenance
• Actively participates in department safety, demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Maintains timely and consistent attendance
• Reports to the Quality Engineer and has no direct reports

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

• High awareness for safety at all times
• High School diploma and 7+ years of work/educational experience, or Associate’s Degree with 5+ years’ experience, or Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years’ experience in a fabricated steel environment
• Level II NDT certifications
• AWS CWI certification
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals
• Ability to use basic measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges, and levels) to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Ability to operate NDT testing equipment
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management, and customers
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and to work through problems with minimal assistance from the lead person or supervisor
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in a fabricated steel environment
• Associate Degree in NDT from an accredited school
• SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II in UT, VT, MT, and PT
• AWS SCWI certification
• Proficiency in basic quality assurance disciplines, including the use of dimensional inspection and gauging equipment
• Other AWS professional certifications
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in a manufacturing plant environment and the incumbent must be able to move about the office, shipping area, and all areas of the plant where product lines are produced. Exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, cold, and noise levels above 80 decibels is common. Work conditions vary throughout the week depending on the area assigned.

Many tasks are physical; the incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (most frequent weight is 20 lbs.), reach with hands and arms, stir, stand, walk, sit, use hands for finger, handle, feel, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) 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 such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services, and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant 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 assistance with the application process, email [e-mail].