Welder I

Valmont Industries; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Welder I to join the Global Utility Division. The role involves welding metal components per layouts, blueprints, or work orders, using brazing and a range of arc and gas welding equipment.

The position requires one month of hands-on welding experience, the ability to read blueprints including weld symbols, and basic math skills. Safety is a priority and on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• One month of previous hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication or professional environment.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components together by layouts, blueprints or work orders using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.
• Fuse metal structural components together by arc welding in fabrication of poles, substations, and structures.
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials to complete projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints including weld requirement symbols.
• Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management.
• Participate in department safety and uphold Valmont safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Arc welding

Job description

Welder I### Welder IApply: Tulsa OK: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 5, 2026 (24 days left to apply): R29461801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949***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.How you will contributeValmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welder I position in the Global Utility Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders, using brazing and variety of arc and gas welding equipment. Additionally, you will...\\* Fuse (weld) metal structural components together by means of arc welding using one process in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.\\* Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning and lying out of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence.\\* Perform some welding on objects involving moderate safety and load requirements working in one position.\\* Movement of pole shafts using an overhead crane and the gathering of parts and materials to complete the project.\\* Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management.\\* Participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.What it takesRequired Qualifications\\* One month of previous hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication or professional environment\\* Successful completion of an internal welding test\\* The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing\\* Must have working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)Highly qualified candidates will also possess:\\* High School Diploma or GED equivalent\\* The ability to read and comprehend blueprints including weld requirement symbology\\* One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment**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].