Auto Robot Welding Lead

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

6d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Auto Robot Welding Lead is to work closely with the Production Supervisor, Shop Lead, peers, and other departments to contribute to Valmont’s overall success. The Lead must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for running robotic welding, training, and filling wherever needed in the Welding Shop. Effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and motivation with all associates in the work cell while adhering to Valmont’s standards, policies, and procedures are critical for this role.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED along with 11+ years relevant experience is preferred.
• The ability to pass a forklift driver’s test.
• The ability to pass a crane operator test.
• Currently Welder C status or higher.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks and reach goals through the work of the team.
• The ability to learn/understand all jobs in the welding shop.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common shop mathematics, in feet, inches, degrees, and fractions, in reading complex prints, and standard specifications.
• The ability to solve problems and make an informed decision based on the situation.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers, at all levels, in a positive manner.
• Effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of a group.
• Must be able to clearly understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions.
• Needs to be proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, performs decimal conversions, and the use of a tape measure.
• Must be proficient in the reading of specifications, bills of material, and simple blueprints.
• Must be able to perform the computer functions/transactions required by the department.
• Must possess the necessary knowledge to operate and diagnose certain types of production tooling, plasma and oxy/acetylene burning equipment, material handling devices (cranes, pallet movers, forklifts, etc.).
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform all functions of this position within 90 days of starting this position.
• This job requires the employee to make decisions that affect the quality of the products being manufactured.
• For example, the employee must recognize when weld quality falls below acceptable levels and take corrective action to ensure repairs are made.
• Must also have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and to respond to challenging circumstances.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms to push and pull product.
• The employee regularly is required to walk, talk, climb stairs, sit, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or bend.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A strong working knowledge of QAD.
• Currently Welder C status.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role is preferred.
• Practical hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform robotic welding.
• Run and edit robotic programs.
• Inspects and measures machined workpieces to verify conformance to specification.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine to insure proper blueprint specifications.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Assist in running all lines from set-ups, changeovers, and lead work.
• Assists on any set-ups required for a specific job.
• Participate and assist engineering department with training and special projects.
• Work closely with your Shop Lead, peers, and other departments to contribute to Valmont’s overall success.
• Monitor and coach associates on shift to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.
• When acting as line lead, assure tasks assigned to the team are performed productively to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment.
• When acting as a lead, keep the line clean and properly restocked for the next shift.
• Produce an hourly production record of the cell’s performance when performing as a line lead, including but not limited to downtime, productivity, and maintenance issues.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to understand losses, and act to prevent future breakdowns and incidents.
• Promote a continuous improvement climate that encourages suggestions from the team.
• Train, coach, and develop the team to ensure proper operation of assigned work and equipment.
• Help assess and manage the team’s bench strength.
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occurs to produce high-quality products.
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
• Support the team and fill in however and wherever necessary to help drive the success of the Line.
• Coach and develop associates to maximize performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED