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Valmont Industries, Inc.; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 36,299 - 40,542; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Farmington, MN is looking for a dedicated individual to join their manufacturing team. Responsibilities include inspecting materials for quality, performing final machining on aluminum poles, and ensuring all products are shipped on time. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting.

The position offers 401k matching, healthcare benefits, and paid time off. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• One year experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and work with prints, drawings and work documents.
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspecting materials to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Perform final machining, finishing, and assembly operations on aluminum poles.
• Bundle, crate, box and wrap products for shipment.

Skills

Ability to calculate simple mathematics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Small hand tools

Job description

Location: 20805 Eaton Ave, Farmington, MN 55024‑7932

Shift: 2nd shift, 2:45 pm – 12:45 am, Monday through Thursday.

Pay: $26.35 to $29.43 per hour.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for inspecting materials to ensure that products meet established quality standards and quantities are correct for each order
• Perform final machining, finishing, and assembly operations on aluminum poles
• Perform drilling, painting and component installation on aluminum poles
• Bundle, crate, box and wrap products to be shipped to protect the finished product from freight damage; load truck with finished product
• 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 maintaina 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 work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Shipping Lead.

Required Qualifications

• 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 shipping/receiving 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.

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

The job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 100 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Most operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Exposure to electrical hazards, grease, loud noises, and outside elements occur continually or regularly. Extreme care should be taken to prevent damage to equipment or department personnel in the area of operations especially when performing setups. The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.

Hazards

This job requires handling metal objects some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position. Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment.

Benefits

• 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.

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