Welder

About This Role

This Welder I position in the Global Utility Division involves welding metal components to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders. The role requires using brazing and various arc and gas welding equipment to fuse structural components, primarily for steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders
• Use brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment
• 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 laying 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
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane
• Gather 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

Requirements

• One month of previous 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.)

Nice to have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints including weld requirement symbology
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day by advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. The company serves two primary markets, agriculture and infrastructure, and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. Valmont manufactures products in 85 facilities spread across six continents and does business in 100 different countries.