Back Welder (Weekend Shift)

Valmont Industries • El Dorado, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Back Welder 8 position is an individual contributor role focused on welding steel components together or repairing products using sub arc welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding techniques. This role requires a highly driven individual to work on a weekend shift, contributing to the fabrication of utility structures. The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction. The employee is responsible for their own work.

Requirements

• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Ability to consistently meet or exceed production goals while not sacrificing safety or quality.
• Ability to read weld symbols, understand blueprints and perform basic mathematics.
• Must be able to pass and obtain Submerged Arc Welding in the 1G and 2F positions certification.
• Must be able to pass and obtain Gas Metal Arc Welding in the 2G and 2F positions certification.
• Welds must be able to pass UT, which requires a high skill level.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of previous, hands-on GMAW and SAW multi-pass welding experience in a production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
• Five (5) + years of previous, hands-on GMAW and SAW welding experience in a production environment.
• Five (5) + years of previous experience in a professional welding position
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• AWS certified welder operator qualification
• High awareness for safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment.
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner.
• Produce high quality welds by means of GMAW and SAW in the fabrication of utility structures with low non-conformity rate.
• Perform welding operations requiring planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determine operation sequence while consistently meeting production goals.
• Responsible for longitudinal welding of shaft seams to complete a full penetration weld.
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints and flat sheets without assistance to properly weld products.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing products or setting up the machinery.
• Work with other employees to complete jobs.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.

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