Sub Arc Base Welder - Weekend Nights

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that plays a crucial role in advancing agricultural productivity and infrastructure. As a welder, you will be at the forefront of fabricating and repairing metal components, ensuring product quality through your expertise in various welding techniques. This position offers a chance to work with innovative technology that supports food security and renewable energy. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those ready to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, prescription, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Maternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Voluntary health programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited trade school for welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal structural components using various welding processes.
• Executes welding operations from blueprints or specifications.

Skills

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Submerged Arc Welding

Blueprint Interpretation

Basic Math Skills

Knowledge of Welding Symbols

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School for Welding

Tools

Welding Equipment

Plasma Cutter

Torch

Job description

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people worldwide daily through innovative technology that supports food security, reliable energy, renewable access, and connectivity, contributing to a sustainable future. Valmont is dedicated to advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining infrastructure to improve lives.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that values hard work, diversity, and invests in its employees to shape the future. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The welder fuses metal components to fabricate or repair products based on layouts, blueprints, or work orders, using brazing, arc, and gas welding equipment. A thorough knowledge of welding procedures is essential to ensure product quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welds metal structural components using various Gas Metal Arc Welding and Submerged Arc Welding processes for steel electrical poles, substations, and structures.
• Performs hand welding, sub arc welding, and may also lay out guidelines, mark on metal parts, and cut metal with a torch or plasma cutter.
• Executes welding operations involving planning, layout, working from blueprints or specifications, understanding welding properties of metals, setting up work, and working in various positions to meet safety and load requirements.

SKILLS /QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited trade school for welding.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and procedures; AWS D1.1 certification in GMAW 1G, 2F, GMAW-P 3G Vertical Down, and SAW 1G, 2F.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, including weld requirement symbols.
• Knowledge of fixturing and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Basic math skills for calculating formulas; proficiency with U.S. and Metric measurements.
• Within 90 days, the candidate must maintain acceptable production, quality, and attendance levels as determined by management.

Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefits package, including:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance, maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Voluntary health programs such as tobacco cessation, diabetes reversal, health coaching, mortgage services, and more.

Valmont is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

For assistance with the application process, email [e-mail].

Join our Talent Network to enhance your job search and stay connected with us, whether you apply or just leave your information.