Shape Cutter Crane Operator

valmont; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a Shape Cutter/Crane Operator in Valley, Nebraska to support the production team with cutting, crane operation, and inventory management in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires reading prints, coordinating with production schedules, and ensuring accurate material handling for the next 24 hours of production. Safety, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills - including both written and verbal.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and IFS.
• Proficient with basic math skills.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure, caliper, micrometer, and other measurement tools.
• Proficient in reading flat sheets and prints.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain well organized inventory locations and records, including regular cycle counts.
• Understand and follow daily production schedules.
• Prepare, load and communicate materials needed for the next 24 hours of production schedule.
• Proficient use of an overhead crane to load and unload material.
• Execute movement of materials based on daily schedules.
• Locate and position material onto a burn table for processing.
• Understand and interpret prints to program equipment correctly.
• Communicate with multiple resources to gather information for material movement and processing.
• Remove and properly dispose of scrap from burn table.
• Operate and maintain all equipment used in the material processing area.
• Monitor trailer and railcar weight limits; communicate accordingly.

Skills

Communication

Reading prints

Math literacy

Inventory awareness

Team interaction

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

IFS ERP

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: $27.73/hr. + $2/hr. shift differential

Schedule: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Shape Cutter/Crane Operator is an individual contributor role that encompasses multiple duties including operating a shaper cutter, operating overhead cranes, and managing the inventory in a plate yard, amongst many other duties. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are a must. This critical position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-sufficient individual that possesses the skills and abilities to successfully manage priorities throughout the day to prepare, load and communicate materials needed for the upcoming production schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain well organized inventory locations and records, including regular cycle counts
• Understand and follow daily production schedules
• Prepare, load and communicate materials needed for next 24 hours of production schedule
• Proficient use of an overhead crane to load and unload material
• Execute movement of materials based off of daily schedules
• Locate and position material onto a burn table for processing
• Understand and interpret prints in order to program equipment correctly
• Communicate with multiple resources to gather and provide information for material movement and processing
• Remove and properly dispose of scrap from burn table
• Operate and maintain all equipment used in the material processing area
• Monitor trailer and railcar weight limits; communicate accordingly

Important Details about the Role

• Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Perform various other duties required to ensure customer requests are met
• This position reports to the Large Pole Production Supervisor

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

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills - including both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and IFS.
• Proficient with basic math skills
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure, compass, micrometer, mag level, protractor, pressure gauges, and caliper
• Proficient in reading flat sheets and prints
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• One year of previous experience programming CNC machinery
• One year of previous experience operating a forklift
• 5+ years relevant experience
• 3+ years' experience managing inventory

Other Requirements Candidates Must Possess For This Position

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is 20 pounds
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, sit and squat for up to 100% of the shift
• Ability to operate forklifts and other manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) for working in the production facility
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow direction
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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 o