Tacker Welder: Entry-Level Fabrication

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Birmingham, AL is seeking a motivated tack welder to set up and weld steel shapes, interpreting drawings and placing parts with precision. You will use GMAW to tack weld components and read blueprints to ensure correct locations.

The role involves cutting steel with a flame torch and using measuring tools to verify distances and angles. The position offers a 6:00 am–4:30 pm shift with hourly pay of $20.80, and opportunities to train toward welding or fitting roles within a

Qualifications

• Six months welding experience preferred or technical welding training.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Stand for long shifts in a noisy environment with lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble products by performing production tack welding with GMAW.
• Read and interpret drawings to identify parts and locations.
• Cut steel with a flame torch and measure using tape, levels and angles.
• Operate grinders, buffers and drills to assemble components.
• Maintain required certifications and safety practices.
• Opportunity to train and advance to welding or fitting roles.

Skills

Welding basics

Reading drawings

Measuring & math

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Valmont Industries in Birmingham, AL is seeking a motivated tack welder to set up and weld steel shapes, interpreting drawings and placing parts with precision. You will use GMAW to tack weld components and read blueprints to ensure correct locations.

The role involves cutting steel with a flame torch and using measuring tools to verify distances and angles. The position offers a 6:00 am–4:30 pm shift with hourly pay of $20.80, and opportunities to train toward welding or fitting roles within a