Pole Fitter Welder — Night Shift, Pay Raises & Bonus

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 31,436 - 44,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work-Life support

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, TX is seeking a Fitter Welder to join the 3rd shift. You will tack weld small components to pole shafts using FCAW, read drawings, and assemble parts in the Mid‑Size Department.

The position requires blueprint reading and welding experience. The night schedule runs Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, with a starting pay of $27.66/hr plus $1.00 shift differential and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 1 year experience reading and using blueprints.
• 1 year experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, or graduation from a welding program.
• Must pass the FCAW weld test and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Use GMAW to tack weld small components to poles and SAW for structural welds.
• Position shafts and use a jib crane to lift components.
• Read drawings to determine parts and arrange components.
• Use a plasma torch to cut steel and create holes; wear PPE.
• Use measuring tools to measure distances and angles; convert fractions to decimals.
• Work in confined areas and move around poles.
• Operate grinders, buffers, and drills to assemble products.
• Maintain required competencies and certifications; report training needs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English literacy

Manufacturing math

GMAW welding

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding program completion

Tools

GMAW welding

SAW welding

Plasma cutting

Measuring tools

Jib crane operation

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, TX is seeking a Fitter Welder to join the 3rd shift. You will tack weld small components to pole shafts using FCAW, read drawings, and assemble parts in the Mid‑Size Department.

The position requires blueprint reading and welding experience. The night schedule runs Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, with a starting pay of $27.66/hr plus $1.00 shift differential and potential bonuses.