Parts Inspector

Valmont Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont Industries in the United States seeks a General Labor Parts Inspector to support production lines by inspecting plasma and oxy/fuel cut parts, reading blueprints, and touching up parts with ID tags. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and operating basic shop equipment with safety standards in mind.

You will verify dimensional accuracy, remove slag, and track labor per order, reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

• No Degree Required
• 1 year production experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (frequent up to 20 pounds)
• Read blueprints and specifications
• Pass a 1G weld assessment
• Operate overhead crane and forklift
• Maintain organized workspace
• Read a tape measure

Responsibilities

• Use grinders and tools to remove slag and mill scale from parts
• Verify parts are dimensional and labeled per blueprints
• Touch up parts and attach ID tags via MIG welding
• Sort parts and route to appropriate assembly
• Track labor per order
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

MIG welding

Tape measure

Job description

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: $23.90/hr. + $2/hr. shift differential Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The General Labor Parts Inspection Support is an individual contributor role that encompasses multiple duties including supplying or holding hanging parts, providing materials tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. General Labor Parts Inspector may operate forklift, overhead crane, or other equipment to move product. The Parts Inspector must be a highly driven individual that will safely and efficiently use various types of grinders and other tools to remove slag and mill scale from plasma and oxy/fuel cut parts.

Essential Functions:

• Use various types of grinders and other tools to remove slag and mill scale from plasma and oxy/fuel cut parts
• Verify that parts are dimensionally correct in comparison to blueprints and labeled correctly
• Touch up parts and attach ID tags by means of GMAW/MIG welding
• Sort parts and send them to the appropriate assembly shop
• Track labor per order appropriately
• All other duties as assigned by Department leadership

Important Details about the Role

• Read and decipher blueprints correctly
• Use and read tape measures accurately
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment
• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• Operate the basic functions of a personal computer
• This position reports into Production Supervisor

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

• No Degree Required
• One (1) year production experience
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 20 pounds
• Capable of performing simple math, fractions and fraction to decimal conversions
• Ability to become Valmont trained and certified in the operation of a forklift
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in the production facility
• Read blueprints and specifications
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to pass a 1G flat weld assessment
• The ability to operate an overhead crane
• The ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to maintain an organized working environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Close attention to detail and follow work instructions