Pole Assembly Welder (GMAW) – Multiple Shifts

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, etc

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, Texas is seeking a Backwelder certified in GMAW to perform fit-up tasks and assemble pole components. You will read drawings, operate grinders, torches, and hand tools in a production setting.

The role offers multiple shifts with varying hours and potential pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Excellent safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 6 Months of previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding.
• Must pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification.
• Ability to produce good welds.
• Ability to read & interpret drawings, showing locations of holes & orientations.
• Knowledge of safe working practices to prevent self-inflicting injuries & to prevent causing injuries to co-workers.
• Follow all Valmont safety guidelines, rules, and regulations with a practical working knowledge of PPE and LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round shafts to make a pole assembly for structural welds.
• Manually position shaft for assembly. Uses crane for lifting various components. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
• Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments.
• Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts.
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above.
• Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading English

Manufacturing math

GMAW welding 6 months

GMAW certification

Drawings interpretation

PPE & LOTO safety

Quality self-check

Integrity & drive

Tools

Hand/power tools

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, Texas is seeking a Backwelder certified in GMAW to perform fit-up tasks and assemble pole components. You will read drawings, operate grinders, torches, and hand tools in a production setting.

The role offers multiple shifts with varying hours and potential pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Excellent safety practices are required.