Tacker: Precision Welder & Assembly Technician

Valmont Industries; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated tacker to set up and assemble products for the unit by performing production tack welding to steel shapes using the GMAW process.

You will read drawings to determine parts and ensure correct location of attachments, then work with grinders and drills to support assembly. The role offers opportunities to train and advance to welding or fitting positions in a manufacturing environment in Birmingham, AL, with a Monday–Friday 6:00 am–4:30 pm

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; welding training preferred.
• Ability to pass GMAW weld tests across positions.
• Basic math and measurement skills necessary for assembly.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to determine parts needed for assembly.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure correct location of attachments.
• Use flame torch to cut steel.
• Use measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders for distances and angles.
• Operate grinders, buffers, and drills to assist assembly.
• Maintain required competencies, certifications, and licenses.
• Opportunities exist to train and advance to welding or fitting roles.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Manufacturing math

Physical stamina

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Welding Training

Tools

GMAW welding

Measuring tape

Power tools

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated tacker to set up and assemble products for the unit by performing production tack welding to steel shapes using the GMAW process.

You will read drawings to determine parts and ensure correct location of attachments, then work with grinders and drills to support assembly. The role offers opportunities to train and advance to welding or fitting positions in a manufacturing environment in Birmingham, AL, with a Monday–Friday 6:00 am–4:30 pm