Pole Assembly Technician – Cable Pulling (1st Shift)

Valmont Industries; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Work life support

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Claxton, GA is seeking an assembler to pull cable and assemble concrete poles according to written procedures. This entry-level, full-time role requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime in hot/cold environments.

You will inspect, prepare materials, use basic hand tools, tape measures, and read floor prints/blueprints. High school diploma or GED preferred; one year of general labor experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is highly desirable but not required
• One year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or willing to learn
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to work overtime as needed
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures with exposure to chemicals and irritating particulates
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems

Responsibilities

• CABLE PULLING: Verifying the strand, pulling the strand and placement into tip tension plate, pulling cable, cutting the strand, and placing the strand at the base tension plate
• ASSEMBLY OF POLE: Removing straps from coils; installation strand and spiral; installation of chucks on strand; marking hole patterns; cut cable; skill saw operation; marking poles; untangle spiral; tightening rebar; verify mold; cutting slacks with chop saw; inserting slacks; tying slacks; plate inspection; installation of 8mm wire, chucks on 8 mm wire, strand and spiral wire, structure rings, ground wire, ground tanks and rings, proper use of tie gun; sequence it takes to assemble a cage safely; recognizing the materials needed to assemble a cage; pull spiral to proper pitch; detention strand; wire puller; pulling and installing rings
• POLE INSPECTION: Work with lubrication molds operators on the group reinforcement tension stand and the cranes. Produce and control the correct implementation of the reinforced basket. Correct and fix the pre-stressing steel cars on the spire constantly. Work with Crane Operator to transfer products from basket to tension stand. Report noticed defects and faults to the manager. Conduct strenuous and physically demanding task for long hours and in extreme environmental conditions. Gather, inspect, repair and replace reusable materials and components for production rotation. Compliance with the general OHS and fire safety instructions and workplace instructions
• POST-JOB CLEANUP: Basic cleanup duties, general housekeeping, use of basic hand tools, and reading tape measure. Clean general work and ensure equipment, tools and materials are properly stored
• Other duties assigned by the management staff

Job description

Valmont Industries in Claxton, GA is seeking an assembler to pull cable and assemble concrete poles according to written procedures. This entry-level, full-time role requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime in hot/cold environments.

You will inspect, prepare materials, use basic hand tools, tape measures, and read floor prints/blueprints. High school diploma or GED preferred; one year of general labor experience is a plus.