Polisher

Valmont Industries; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 3,798,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Valmont Industries is hiring for a Polisher in Farmington, MN. The role is a second-shift, individual contributor position in the Polishing Department, preparing finished shafts for shipment while following work instructions.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials to ensure quality, removing dents, grinding and routing as needed, and maintaining safety standards. The job requires basic math, reading prints, and ability to stand and operate machinery for extended periods.

Qualifications

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and read prints/drawings.
• Able to use close tolerance measuring instruments and read work docs.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Inspect aluminum shafts and evaluate condition.
• Remove dents, grind and router as needed.
• Prepare finished shafts for protection in shipment per work instructions.
• Wear PPE and work in non-temperature controlled environment/outdoors.
• Collaborate with team to maintain safety and productivity.

Skills

Math & shop math

Print readings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radial saws

Overhead cranes

Hand tools

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, 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?

This is a 2nd shift position: Monday through Thursday from 2:45 pm to 12:45 am. From $24.60 to $27.57

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Polisher position is an individual contributor in the Polishing Department. This person must be a highly driven individual that will prepare finished shafts for protection in shipment as directed by work instruction.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for inspecting materials to ensure that products meet established quality standards and quantities are correct for each order
• Inspect aluminum shafts and evaluate condition
• Remove dents, grind and router as needed
• Prepare finished shafts for protection in shipment as directed by work instruction
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details about the Role

The employee is responsible for own work. Must be able to work with other employees to complete job. The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer. Ability to stand and operate a machine for extended periods of time. The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Shipping Lead/Shift Lead.

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

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Ability to read and work with prints, drawings and work documents
• Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in manufacturing position.
• Familiarity with radial saws, hand tools, overhead cranes and general shop safety
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

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)
• 401k 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 like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices 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 any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

+ That’s the value we add.