Experienced Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

2d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for an experienced Welder position. We are looking for a highly driven individual who will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using brazing and variety of arc and gas welding equipment. Additionally, you will… Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner May be called upon to operate other machines in the shop

Requirements

• Two years of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• The ability to pass welding hand-on test and written assessment
• The ability to pass and maintain weld certification to meet AWS, CWB and several other customer certifications in GMAW welding
• The ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work
• Knowledge of visual weld quality, penetration and appearance for finished shafts
• Knowledge of how to accurately read a measuring tape
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• 3+ year of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• Two years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school

Responsibilities

• Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
• May be called upon to operate other machines in the shop

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