Tacker

Valmont Group; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare (medical, prescription, den

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability including maternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Descripción de la vacante

Valmont Group is seeking a driven individual for a tack welding position in our Birmingham, AL plant. You will set up and weld steel shapes using GMAW, interpret drawings to select parts, and help assemble products on a fast-paced line.

The role requires basic welding exposure, ability to read drawings, basic math, and the physical stamina to stand most of the shift in a noisy environment. Growth into welding or fitting is possible.

Formación

• Six months welding experience or completion of a welding technical program.
• Must pass GMAW weld tests (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) and maintain certification.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in a noisy, non-climate-controlled environment.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and assemble products for the unit by performing production tack welding using GMAW.
• Read and interpret drawings to determine parts needed for assembly.
• Read and interpret drawings to confirm location of small part attachments.
• Use flame torch to cut steel.
• Use measuring tools to verify distances and angles.
• Operate grinders and drills to assist assembly.
• Maintain related certifications and safety competencies.
• Opportunity to train into welding or fitting roles.

Conocimientos

GMAW welding

Read drawings

Manufacturing math

Manual dexterity

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Technical welding training program

Herramientas

Hand tools

Measuring tools (tape, gauges)

Flame torch

Descripción del empleo

4200 Jefferson Ave SW Birmingham Alabama 35221

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?

Shift Available: Monday-Friday - 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Compensation: $20.80 per hour

A Brief Summary of This Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Tacker position. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will set up and assemble products for the unit by performing production tack welding to steel shapes using the GMAW process. Additionally, you will...

• Read and interpret drawings to determine parts needed to assemble
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments
• Use flame torch to cut steel
• Use measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certification, licenses, etc. necessary to perform the job
• Have opportunities to train and advance to either welding or fitting positions

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

• Six (6) months previous experience preferred in welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment OR graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused on welding.
• Must pass GMAW flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead 2-inch weld test and maintain certification.
• The ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, divide and count accurately.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs. on occasion), stooping, reaching, pulling, standing, pushing, and grasping are required.
• The ability to stand 90% of a shift and work in noisy, non-climate-controlled conditions.
• The ability to work with small hand tools including tape measures and gauges.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of previous experience welding in an assembly environment.
• 1 year of previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• 1 year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools.
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance.
• The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions completely and accurately.
• High awareness for safety.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to all conditions that exist in the plant such as dust, dirt, grease, heat, fumes, odors, wet conditions, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. In addition, the nature of the industry results in extreme heat in the summer (typically 10-15 degrees above outdoor temperature) and melting snow off of incoming material results in damp, cold working conditions in the winter. These conditions range from severe to mild and can happen daily in any combination.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off

Benefits

• 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 t