Sub-Arc Welder: Precision Welds & Night Shift Pay

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 4,043,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking an entry-level welder to operate a flux-core sub-arc welder, welding around the circumference of steel shafts, working solo or in a team. You will load/unload with an overhead crane, preheat, apply backing weld, prep grooves, observe welds, adjust settings, inspect welds, and perform repairs as needed.

This role emphasizes safety and Lean practices. Starting pay is $29.35/hour with potential to reach $32/hour by the 6‑month anniversary; a $2/hour

Qualifications

• Minimum 0-1 year welding experience.
• Read blueprints and use a tape measure.
• Pass AWS welder qualification test for SAW and GMAW.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld schedules.
• Interpret Weld Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds (frequent up to 20).
• Be trained on and pass overhead crane and forklift tests.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pole sections onto base sled with an overhead crane.
• Preheat baseplate as required.
• Apply a backing weld using the GMAW process.
• Prep groove using carbon arc gouging or grinding.
• Operate sub-arc welder and monitor the weld deposition.
• Adjust amperage and wire speed per WPS to meet quality specs.
• Self-inspect welds and rework as needed.
• Repair welds after ultrasonic testing using gouging and GMAW.
• May work in other work centers when machines aren’t in operation.
• Participate in safety and LEAN initiatives and follow Valmont procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Overhead crane operation

Welding knowledge

GMAW & SAW welding

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GMAW equipment

SAW equipment

Welding power sources

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking an entry-level welder to operate a flux-core sub-arc welder, welding around the circumference of steel shafts, working solo or in a team. You will load/unload with an overhead crane, preheat, apply backing weld, prep grooves, observe welds, adjust settings, inspect welds, and perform repairs as needed.

This role emphasizes safety and Lean practices. Starting pay is $29.35/hour with potential to reach $32/hour by the 6‑month anniversary; a $2/hour