Back Welder - Weekend Night Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Jasper, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Back Welder 5 position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of welding equipment.

Requirements

• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• This position requires flexibility and the ability to work in different work areas as needed
• Ability to regularly meet or exceed production goals while not sacrificing safety or quality.
• Ability to read weld symbols, WPS (welding procedure specifications) and understand flat sheets.
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift, push, pull or tug up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Must be able to square or round product into tolerance
• At least one (1) years of minimum welding experience
• AWS certified welder operator qualification
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

Nice To Haves

• One to two (1 - 2) years of previous, hands-on MIG welding and SAW experience in a production environment
• One to two (1 - 2) years of previous experience in a professional welding position
• Computer Software: Workforce Mii
• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and fraction conversion)

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.
• Ability to produce high quality welds by means GMAW arc welding in shop environment
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from flat sheet or other written specifications and determine operation sequence while consistently meeting production goals.
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and flat sheet
• Daily operation of overhead cranes
• Must be SAW certified
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.
• The employee must maintain safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• The employee is responsible for own work.
• Read and decipher flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery.
• Ability to work independently the majority of the shift
• Submit two (2) safety contact cards on a monthly basis
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities and demonstrated performance working in a team environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees