Base Welder - Weekend Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Brenham, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is hiring a Base Welder to manufacture steel utility poles and structural infrastructure components. The role involves setting up and operating flux core and submerged arc welding equipment to produce structural welds that meet company and customer specifications. The welder reads blueprints and fabrication specifications, plans welding operations, performs routine equipment maintenance, and works with overhead cranes, hand tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment. The position is on the weekend day shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The standard schedule is 36 hours, paid as 40 hours; additional hours may be required based on business needs. Starting base pay is $26.86 per hour, with pay progression opportunities at 90 days, one year, and two years, periodic wage review opportunities, and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity. The work takes place primarily indoors in a manufacturing environment around heavy industrial equipment. Conditions include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, smoke, welding arcs, manufacturing chemicals, heat, cold, and changing shop conditions. The role requires frequent standing and walking, handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and working around cranes, welding equipment, and material-handling machinery. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety footwear. Employees must remain alert to hazards such as sharp metal edges, slips and falls, pinch points, moving equipment, overhead material handling, high-pressure air systems, and other manufacturing hazards.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic shop and manufacturing math.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
At least 3 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience, or graduation from or current enrollment in an approved welding technical training program.
Ability to pass and maintain FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding certifications.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail.
Ability to work in an indoor manufacturing environment around heavy equipment, production hazards, and variable shop conditions.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety footwear.
Ability to meet production deadlines and quality expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating overhead cranes.
High school diploma or GED.
5 or more years of manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly experience.
5 or more years of experience using hand and power tools.
Strong self-inspection and quality assurance skills.
Experience in a heavy industrial or structural steel environment.

Responsibilities

Perform FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding operations on steel utility poles and structural components.
Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications.
Plan and sequence welding operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
Operate overhead cranes to move pole shafts and materials safely.
Use hand tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment to complete assignments.
Verify weld quality and ensure products meet company and customer specifications.
Follow safety procedures and support a strong safety culture.
Assist with other production-related duties as needed.

Benefits

Weekend shift schedule: work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours.
Starting base pay of $26.86 per hour.
Pay progression opportunities at 90 days, one year, and two years.
Periodic wage review opportunities.
Annual discretionary bonus opportunity.
Competitive hourly pay.
Opportunities for skill development and advancement.
Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
401(k) 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 including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.