Structural Back Welder

valmont; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Work-life support

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a skilled Welder to operate a sub-arc welder, weld and repair shafts, and ensure quality before inspection. The role requires passing AWS qualification tests and minimal 3 years in heavy manufacturing or equivalent education.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, repairing defects, and maintaining safety practices in a fast-paced production environment. Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pass AWS welder qualification test and be able to use the sub-arc welding equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment or related trade school with one year of experience.
• Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals and alloys.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and practices; ability to calculate basic formulas with standard U.S. and Metric measurements.
• Familiar with Valmont's quality procedures, standards, and environment policies.
• Must maintain production, quality and attendance after 90 calendar days.

Responsibilities

• Move pole shafts into the seaming processor and set up/operate the sub-arc welder.
• Weld, grind, and repair shafts before presenting to Quality Inspectors and repair seaming defects as directed.
• Weld independently on a sub-arc welder; maintain tools and equipment.
• Work timely to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership and management.
• Actively participate in department safety and follow Valmont safety policies.

Skills

AWS welder qualification

Sub-arc welding

Heavy manufacturing experience

Welding properties knowledge

Welding procedures & math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sub-arc welding equipment

Job description

25010 Alliance Dr Claremore Oklahoma 74017

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 .

Available Shift:
2nd - Monday to Thursday 5:00pm - 3:30am
4th - Friday to Sunday 5:00am - 5:00pm.
Pay: $28.07/hour with a $2/hr night shift differential. Pay increases to reach $30.63/hr by 6-month anniversary.

BASIC FUNCTION:

This person operates a sub-arc welder and places a weld on one or four sides of the shafts. Prior to weld, operators must gouge and and grind required areas clean enough to pass ultrasonic inspections post weld. This person will effect repairs and ensure quality prior to submitting the shaft for inspection by quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working from the directions of the supervisor, the job requires the movement of pole shafts into the seaming processor. Setting up and operate the sub-arc welder.


• The incumbent will weld, grind, and repair each pole prior to present it to the Quality Inspectors. This person will also repair all seaming defect as directed by the Quality Inspectors.


• Most of the work performed will be individually on a sub-arc welder. Essential tools and welding equipment will be provided, however accountability and maintenance will be the employee's responsibility.


• Able to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.


• Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management.


• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

SKILLS /QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Incumbent to pass an AWS welder qualification test and be able to use the sub-arc welding equipment without difficulty.


• A minimum of 3 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is desired or graduation from an accredited trade school with one year of experience.


• Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals and alloys.


• A thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices are essential to ensure the quality of the product. This will include the ability to calculate formula using basic mathematics, standard U.S. and Metric Measurements.


• Knowledgeable of Valmont's quality procedures, standards, and practices and will be aware of Valmont's environmental policies.


• At the end of 90 Calendar days the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management

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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