Small Parts Production Lead - Evenings

Valmont Industries; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, &-d

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Brenham, TX is seeking a Lead, Small Parts manufacturing, to coordinate daily production and ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and quality. You will oversee the department's operations, support lead risk reduction, and mentor team members on processes and standards.

The role requires at least 1 year in manufacturing, leadership experience, and basic shop math; forklift and welding experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic understanding of Small Parts/Mast Arm workflow.
• 1 year previous leadership experience or applicable team dynamics management.
• Read and write English clearly.
• Basic shop math (multiplication, division, decimals to fractions, fractions to decimals).
• Able to read O.D. tape and tape measure.
• Ability to prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Functions in all operations of the department on a daily basis and oversees Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Costs metrics.
• Read workloads and prioritize parts and shafts to meet schedules.
• Determine required materials and coordinate with stores for availability.
• Instruct material handlers on loading/unloading and material handling to maximize productivity.
• Read prints and verify tolerances to ensure part quality.
• Perform all functions for the GMAW process and related start-up/shutdown procedures.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment and communicate issues to supervision.

Skills

Leadership experience

English literacy

Shop math

Tape measure reading

Prioritize work

Welding experience

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Welding equipment

Job description

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418

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.

A Brief Summary of this Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Lead person will coordinate all activities regarding manufacturing processes of the Small Parts department to ensure timely delivery of parts to downstream operations while minimizing past due orders. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. The Lead will function in all operations of the department on a daily basis, and as a backup lead when necessary. The incumbent is responsible for departmental Safety, Quality and Productivities.

Evenings 2nd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 3PM - 11PM* *As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above)

Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG10): $27.66 + $0.75 per hour lead allowance + $1.00 shift differential** **Shift differential is paid when the hours worked are on an eligible shift Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions:

• Functions in all operations of the department on a daily basis. The incumbent is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Costs metrics associated with the department.
• Reads daily workloads to determine what parts and shafts are required, and prioritizes according to constraint and shipping buffers.
• Determines what materials are needed, checks materials on hand, and orders any other materials needed from stores.
• Instructs material handler on what material to load and/or unload, which material to return to stores, how to load table to maximize productivity.
• Checks material for grade, thickness, and size while maintaining traceability of product, as required.
• Reads prints, determines tolerances, and checks parts against prints to ensure quality of parts being manufactured.
• Based on the appearance and quality of parts being produced, makes appropriate adjustments to the processes, such as travel speed, tip size, tip replacement, gas pressures, and other factors as needed to produce the desired quality.
• Performs all functions associated with the GMAW process, including start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly operator preventive maintenance on specified equipment.
• Communicates problems with equipment or welding operations to lead man, supervisor, and/or maintenance to ensure problem resolution.
• Uses knowledge of the machinery and its characteristics to assist maintenance personnel in maintaining and troubleshooting its system.
• Uses and understand measuring instruments, i.e. tape measure, level, protractor, and micrometer.
• Maintains 5S requirements in assigned areas.
• Maintain compliance with Visual Management System (SIS Boards, 5S Daily Checklists, IPO Checklists, etc.).
• Is responsible for safety and environmental issues regarding assigned area.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing setting
• Basic understanding of Small Parts/Mast Arm workflow
• 1 year previous leadership experience or applicable team dynamics management
• Read and write English clearly
• Basic shop math (multiplication, division, decimals to fractions, fractions to decimals)
• Able to read O.D. tape and tape measure
• Ability to prioritize work

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year welding experience
• 1 year previous experience operating a forklift
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an outside environment. The incumbent is regularly required to walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. No travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working on the floor. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such PPE. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in working with large, small parts. Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks.

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. 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.