Welder Entry Level

Valmont

Last Updated: 6/20/2025 1:26:48 AM

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Current Days Open
51
Reqs Seen
6
Current Min Salary
$23.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$23.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
38
First Seen
2/28/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$23.00 (Hourly)
9/2/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$24.62 (Hourly)
8/21/2026

Full Job Description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016 Why Valmont Were 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. Starting at $23+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential Available Shifts: 2nd, 3rd, Weekend Shift How you will contribute Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welder A position in the Global Engineered Support Structures 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 or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints Required Qualifications 1-2 years of hands-on welding experience in a professional environment The ability to accurately read a measuring tape The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions The ability to communicate The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment Highly qualified High School Diploma or GED equivalent One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school Six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment The ability to read and interpret blueprints correctly without assistance The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision Benefits Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and familys 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. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com. 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. Thats what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + Thats the value we add.

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