Sub Arc Base Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 84,034,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription drug

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability including maternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced Flux-core Sub-Arc Welder to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on placing continuous joint prep welds around a steel shaft, requiring you to work independently or with others in a team setting.

You’ll operate a flux-core sub-arc welder and Ultrasonic Testing readiness, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Starting pay is $29.35 per hour with potential to reach $32 per hour by six months, plus a $2/hour

Qualifications

• Must have prior sub-arc welding experience.
• Experience in manufacturing settings preferred.
• Ability to follow work instructions with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pole sections on base sled with an overhead crane.
• Preheat baseplate as required.
• Apply backing weld using the GMAW process.
• Prep groove using carbon arc gouging or grinding.
• Operate sub-arc welder and monitor weld deposition.
• Adjust amperage and wire speed per WPS to meet specs.
• Self-inspect welds and rework as needed.
• May assist in other work centers when machine is idle.
• Participate in safety and LEAN initiatives and uphold quality procedures.

Skills

Sub-arc welding

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Communication

Tools

GMAW tooling

Overhead crane operation

Ultrasonic Testing basics

Job description

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949

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.

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?

Available Shifts

2nd - Monday to Thursday from 5:00pm - 3:30am

4th - Friday to Sunday from 5:00am - 5:00pm

5th - Friday to Sunday from 5:00pm - 5:00am

Starting Pay

$29.35/hour with potential to be at $32/hour by 6-month anniversary. $2/hour shift differential for night shift.

A Brief Summary Of This Position

This is an individual contributor position responsible for operating a flux-core sub-arc welder that places a continuous joint prep weld around the circumference of the base and shaft of a steel multi-sided shaft that will be ultrasonic tested. This person will be required to work on projects alone or in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Load and unload pole sections on to base sled station with an overhead crane
• Preheat baseplate, as required
• Apply a backing weld using the GMAW process
• Prep groove using carbon arc gouging and or grinding
• Operate sub-arc welder and observe the weld as the weld metal is deposited
• Adjust amperage and wire speed according to WPS to meet quality specifications
• Self inspect welds to ensure quality of workmanship and rework if required
• Perform excavation of welds using carbon arc gouging and repairing using GMAW to repair welds that have failed Ultrasonic Testing
• May be assigned to work in other work centers when machine is not in operation
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities and demonstrated performance working in a team environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of Valmont's quality procedures, standards, and practices

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Previous experience with sub-arc welding
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers and supervisor
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing setting
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• 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 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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