Welder Entry Level

Valmont Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Paid, hands-on MIG welding training

Total Wellbeing benefits package

Long-term career paths and advancement

Safe, team-focused work environment

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking an entry-level welder for the 3rd shift, Sundays through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Compensation is $23.90 per hour plus a $2 shift differential.

We provide paid hands-on training in MIG welding, a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefits package, and opportunities for long-term career advancement. As an entry-level welder, you will learn to weld structural steel components, read basic blueprints, inspect weld quality, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools or power tools is preferred.
• Interest in welding or fabrication work is required.
• No prior welding experience is needed—training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on structural steel components.
• Read basic blueprints and work instructions.
• Inspect welds and ensure product quality.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues.
• Work closely with team members to meet production goals.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Familiarity with hand/power tools

Interest in welding/fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding (GMAW)

Job description

## Welder Entry LevelApplylocations: Valley NEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2855028800 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? Apply now.**Compensation:** $23.90/hr. + $2/hr. shift differential**Available Shift:** 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.At Valmont, welding is more than just a skill — it’s how we build the structures that support power lines, highways, agriculture, and communication networks across the world. As an Entry-Level Welder, you’ll start a career that’s hands-on, high-impact, and full of potential. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a place to grow, we’ll train you, support you, and set you up for success.**What We Offer*** Competitive starting pay* Paid, hands-on training in MIG (GMAW) welding* A full Total Wellbeing benefits package *(listed below)** Long-term career paths and advancement opportunities* A clean, safe, team-focused work environment**What You’ll Do** In this role, you’ll help build the steel structures that make modern life possible — from traffic poles to cell towers to irrigation systems. We’ll train you on the tools, techniques, and safety standards that set Valmont apart.**Your Responsibilities Include*** Performing MIG welding on structural steel components* Reading basic blueprints and work instructions* Inspecting welds and ensuring product quality* Following safety procedures and reporting issues* Working closely with team members to meet production goals**What You Bring** We’re looking for motivated individuals who want to work hard, learn fast, and build something that matters.**Ideal Candidates Have*** A strong work ethic and willingness to learn* Basic familiarity with hand tools or power tools* Interest in welding or fabrication work* Ability to follow instructions and work safely* High school diploma or GED preferred* No prior welding experience required — we’ll train you**Your Work Has Purpose** Every weld you make supports real-world systems — from lighting highways to powering farms to keeping communities connected. When you weld at Valmont, you’re building more than metal. You’re building infrastructure that lasts.**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 moreValmont 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].### About UsValmont 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.