Experienced Welder

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. Compensation: $26.13 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential for night shift Available Shifts: Day Shift: Monday-Friday from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Night Shift: Monday-Friday from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am A Brief Summary of This Position The Welder B is responsible for efficiently performing a variety of high-quality welding operations in a production environment. This incumbent will also make necessary adjustments to ensure proper blueprint specifications are met as well as performing minor maintenance on welding equipment. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to operate material handling equipment such as cranes, pallet jacks, forklifts, and conveyors. Essential Functions Operate automated welding equipment Reads and makes necessary adjustments to insure proper blueprint specifications Operates grinding and burning equipment Accurately use measuring devices such as a tape measure Performs minor welding machine maintenance (i.e. tips, liners, gas cups, drive rolls) Uses labor reporting system, routing shop forms, fill out move tags, reads and utilizes blueprints Applies adjustments to welding machinery to prescribed settings, operates production tooling and fixtures as well as material Provides accurate accounting of labor, number of parts produced and provides all necessary quality checks Participates and leads various team functions and projects adapting to everyday problems in a cooperative manner Works with elements of lean production researching ideas for continuous improvement with both individual cells and the total unit Collaborates with management and demonstrates effective, positive and proper communication Operates material handling equipment such as cranes, pallet jacks, forklifts, and conveyors Utilizes all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1-3 years of welding experience. Pass the level B welding capability test conducted on site welding demonstration test as well as written test. Ability read blueprints. Ability to read, write, and understand English in order to complete necessary paperwork. Able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions. 1 year of hands-on welding experience in a professional environment or 3 years of non-professional welding experience (recreational activity, volunteer work, etc.). Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results High awareness of safety at all times. Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications At least 6 months of Valmont or similar shop welding experience Welding and/or Quality certification Educational Background Welding work experience or certification from a recognized welding school or organization. With either case, the candidate must satisfactorily pass the in-house Level B Weld Tests Reads AWS symbol charts Must be able to read, write, and understand English in order to complete necessary paperwork requirements. Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions Must be capable of correct interpretation and utilization of engineering drawings, both in imperial and metric measure. Do simple math (add, subtract, divide and multiply both whole numbers and fractions) Use a handheld calculator Use a computer to enter production data and perform time keeping functions Capable of successfully completing required structured training classes Job Training Skill Development Blueprint/design reading skills will be used to determine part dimensions and tolerances which may be indicated in both imperial and metric measurements Operates welding equipment and makes necessary adjustments to insure proper blueprint specifications Operates grinding and burning equipment Ability to weld out of position on all materials Production of any weld piece needed within the unit Precision measuring equipment (including calipers, micrometers, inclinometers, various types of dial gages, plug gages, thread gages and snap gages) will be used to check parts Identification of material discrepancies with gauges and visual inspections. Ability of welding prototype parts and new product designs Inventory form and inspection record processing Ability to assist with the set-up of any production job Proper inspection of parts and materials Ability to carry out minor maintenance operations Accountability of unique safety considerations Decision Making Employee makes routine decisions and also makes decisions that may affect the quality of the products being manufactured. Determines proper adjustments to tooling, burning and welding equipment to meet prescribed standards. Identifies any raw material needs and orders through appropriate channels. Recognizes poor quality welds and takes corrective action. These are decisions that affect the employees own work quality and output. More complex decisions that affect the rest of the department will be made with the guidance of the lead person or supervisor. Although most of this job is covered by standard practices, good common sense and quality control procedures are essential aspects of completing this job in a successful manner. EFFORT The welding employee needs to be able lift, carry, bend, reach and stand for extended periods of time. The incumbent needs to be able to handle and grasp item with one hand. There are times when an awkward position needs to be maintained in order to complete certain types of welds on larger items. This inside shop environment works at a very quick pace and the welder needs to have the physical strength and stamina to keep up with this the speed of the rest of the welding team and the automated machinery. The welder needs to be able to sustain the weight of the required PPE during the entire shift as well as endure the excessive heat from the warm summer months and the high temperature given off from the burning equipment used. Working Conditions This job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range inside this area is from 60 degrees in the winter to over 100 degrees in the summer. There is also excess heat exposure simply due to the content of the job. There is direct exposure to metal fumes, smoke and dust while operating equipment. Some outside work may be required during the various seasons. This is a noisy environment due to the grinding and drilling with sound levels above 85 decibels. Protective welding gear and metatarsal safety boots are required at all times in the work area. Fatigue may be due to heat, the weight of the protective gear and the fast pace in which the work needs to be completed. Employee may be exposed to certain chemical vapors when the metals become heated. The employee must be able to spend the entire shift in the shop environment. 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.