Welder Entry Level

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Paid, hands-on training in MIG welding

Total Wellbeing benefits package

Long-term career paths

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is hiring for an entry-level welder in Valley, Nebraska. You’ll start with hands-on MIG welding, receive training, and help build steel structures used in infrastructure. No prior welding experience is required and we offer a supportive training program.

The 3rd shift runs Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. with a $2/hour shift differential in addition to base pay. Competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package are provided on a path to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior welding experience required — training provided.
• Basic familiarity with hand or power tools.
• Interest in welding or fabrication work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Interest in welding

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Job description

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.

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/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 issuesWorking 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 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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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