Submerged Arc Seam Welder

Valmont Group; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Valmont Group is seeking a Weekend Shift Submerged Arc Seam Welder to set up and operate welding equipment for pole shaft fabrication. The role requires reading blueprints, calculating setups, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position includes a starting wage with shift differential and a 36-hour schedule paid for 40 hours, with training hours earlier in the week. Join a Fortune 1000 company focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Ability to read measurements in U.S. and metric units.
• Ability to perform calculations and follow procedures accurately.
• Ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and perform maintenance on welding equipment.
• Perform Submerged Arc Welding to join metal components as specified.
• Read blueprints, determine operation sequences, and set up fixtures.
• Move and position pole shafts using overhead crane and conveyor systems.
• Work in a team to ensure on-time, quality fabrication.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding setup

Mathematics calculations

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding trade school diploma

Job description

955 North Haverhill Rd El Dorado Kansas 67042-4806

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?

Weekend Shift

• Shift Hours: 5:00 am - 5:30 pm
• Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• 36 hours worked - Paid for 40 hours
• (Training Hours: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Thursday)
• Starting Wage $26.32 + $1.00/hr shift differential

The Submerged Arc Seam Welder is an Individual Contributor responsible for the set-up and operation of the flux core sub-arc seam welding machine to place a continuous seamed weld on one or two sides of the pole shafts.

Essential Functions:

• Fuse (weld) metal structural components together by means of multiple forms of Submerged Arc Welding processes in the fabrication of steel electrical poles and other structures
• Performs welding operations requiring most of the following: planning and layout, working from blueprints and drawings or other specifications; requires a knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals; setting up work and determining operation sequences; welding objects involving critical safety and load requirements; working in a variety of positions
• Perform repetitive types of assembling operations according to procedures established by others; and use hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials to complete the project
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Important Details about the Role:

• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor

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

• Successful completion of an internal welding test
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or shop drawings
• The ability to set up work and determine operation sequence
• The ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics and standard U.S. and Metric Measurements
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited trade school for welding
• Three years or more of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• One or more years of previous experience welding in a professional environment
• 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