Tubeline Operator

Valmont Industries; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Valley, Nebraska is seeking a Tubeline Machine Operator to learn the burnisher, straightener, saw and buffer operations to produce high quality tubes. The incumbent operates an overhead crane, plate blaster, and forklift and maintains the tube line equipment.

We offer shifts 1st–3rd, with safety emphasis, basic math and tape measure skills, and potential for growth in a Fortune 1000 company. Health benefits, 401(k) matching, and tuition assistance are among the perks.

Qualifications

• 0–6 months manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pass forklift test per safety department.
• Strong math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to communicate and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate tubing line equipment and perform welding repairs as needed.
• Operate forklift to move material in shop areas.
• Support supervisor and meet customer requests.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Read tape measure

Basic math

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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?

Compensation

$23.90 per hour (+ $2 per hour shift differential)

Schedule

• 1st shift Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.
• 2nd shift Monday - Friday, 3pm -11:00p.m.
• 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday, 10:50 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A Brief Summary

The Tubeline Machine Operator – is an individual contributor who will learn the operations of the burnisher, straightener, saw and buffer equipment to produce high quality products. The incumbent operates overhead crane, plate blaster, and forklift and maintains the tube line equipment.

Essential Functions

• Perform welding repairs to seam splits on the manufactured tubes
• Operates forklift to move material in the shop areas
• Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met
• Maintain a productive working environment to manufacture high quality Valmont products in safe and efficient manner
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas

Important Details

• Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met

Required Qualifications

• Zero (0) to six (6) months experience
• Perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Pass a forklift test from Valmont's safety department
• Read a tape measure
• The ability to prioritize work in order and complete deadlines
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions
• The ability to work through and solve practical problems
• The ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver on-time, high quality results
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds
• Highly Qualified
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) months previous experience operating manufacturing machinery
• Previous hands‑on welding experience in a professional environment
• One (1) year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Benefits

• 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

EEO Statement

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Company Vision

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That's the value we add.