Assembler

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Bartow, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an individual contributor entry Assembler role that is responsible for primarily pulling the cable as needed in the assembly of concrete poles in accordance with company’s written procedures. The incumbent will also be assigned to assist in various tasks and duties in relation to the pole assembly process, pole inspection, and post-job cleanup.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is highly desirable but not required.
• One year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or willing to learn.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to work overtime as needed.
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures with exposure to chemicals and irritating particulates.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems.
• Must have basic mathematical skills to be able to work with decimals and fractions; tape measurement skills, and ability to measure using metric and standard system.
• The ability to read, write and follow non-complex instructions (reading floor prints and blueprints).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic mathematics (Fractions and Measurement).
• English comprehension (read and write).
• More than one year of general labor experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working with concrete or in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of reading a tape measure and using basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• CABLE PULLING: Verifying the strand, pulling the strand and placement into tip tension plate, pulling cable, cutting the strand, and placing the strand at the base tension plate.
• ASSEMBLY OF POLE: Removing straps from coils; installation strand and spiral; installation of chucks on strand; marking hole patterns; cut cable; skill saw operation; marking poles; untangle spiral; tightening rebar; verify mold; cutting slacks with chop saw; inserting slacks; tying slacks; plate inspection; installation of 8mm wire, chucks on 8 mm wire, strand and spiral wire, structure rings, ground wire, ground tanks and rings, proper use of tie gun; sequence it takes to assemble a cage safely; recognizing the materials needed to assemble a cage; pull spiral to proper pitch; detention strand; wire puller; pulling and installing rings.
• POLE INSPECTION: Work with lubrication molds operators on the group reinforcement tension stand and the cranes. Produce and control the correct implementation of the reinforced basket. Correct and fix the pre-stressing steel cars on the spire constantly. Work with Crane Operator to transfer products from basket to tension stand. Report noticed defects and faults to the manager. Conduct strenuous and physically demanding task for long hours and in extreme environmental conditions. Gather, inspect, repair and replace reusable materials and components for production rotation. Compliance with the general OHS and fire safety instructions and workplace instructions.
• POST-JOB CLEANUP: Basic cleanup duties, general housekeeping, use of basic hand tools, and reading tape measure. Clean general work and ensure equipment, tools and materials are properly stored.
• Other duties assigned by the management staff.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees