Welder I

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability including maternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Welder I to join the Global Utility Division. The role involves welding metal components to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using brazing and various arc and gas welding equipment.

Responsibilities include welding structural components for poles and substations, reading blueprints, and adhering to safety policies. Strong attention to detail and basic math are required.

Qualifications

• One month of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication or professional environment.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Fixturing setup

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949

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.

Why Valmont

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.

How you will contribute

Valmont 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 takes

Required 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 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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