Small Pole Fitter Welder - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Brenham, TX is seeking a welder/fitter to join the Small Pole Department. You will tack weld small components to pole shafts using FCAW and SAW welding processes under supervision, following drawings, codes, and procedures.

The role requires reading drawings, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working a 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 5 AM–1 PM) with potential overtime. Starting pay is $26.07 per hour with step increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 1 year experience reading blueprints.
• 1 year experience in welding/manufacturing environment; FCAW may be required.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings to determine parts and assembly steps.
• Position shafts and assemble components with appropriate welding processes.
• Operate tools and equipment (grinders, drills, torches) safely and accurately.
• Maintain PPE and safety practices at all times.

Skills

Read and write English

Manufacturing math

Blueprint reading

Welding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding certification

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. Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary Of This Position

While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor and/Leadperson in the Small Pole Department the Fitter assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the FCAW welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings.

Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday-Thursday 5AM-1PM*

• As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above)

Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG8): $26.07

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years

Essential Functions

• Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or round shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, tenon-top, and/or other small parts
• Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assembly. Uses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds
• Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments
• Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex's, couplings, and other small parts. Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions
• Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly
• Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
• Make management aware of any training needs you have. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.

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

• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• 1 year experience reading and using blue prints
• 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding
• Must pass FCAW weld test and maintain certification

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment
• 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 2 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

• Physical efforts include: standing - 80%, bending over - 15%, average weight handled - 25 lbs., operator grinds 10% and uses buffer 10% of time.
• Exposure to additional heat during fitting/welding process above ambient temperature and direct exposure to weld fumes
• Exposure to noise while grinding and hammering requires hearing protection to be worn at all times
• Ambient air conditions; both hot in the summer and cold in the winter
• Sparks from grinding and welding require proper PPE
• Possible burns from hot steel during welding processes, eye injuries from grinding, welding, and cutting sparks, flash burns from welding and heat fatigue
• Potential for hearing loss if proper PPE not used

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].