Fitter Welder 7 - Evenings

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitter Welder 7 position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will fit and weld metal and/or aluminum components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of welding equipment and/or processes. Shift: 2nd shift (Evenings) Monday-Friday 3PM-11PM Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG7): $24.41 + $1.00 for shift differential Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years

Requirements

• Graduation from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused on welding
• Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Multi-pass, stack layering welding experience
• Must be able to use GMAW welding equipment for tack welds.
• Must be able to pass FCAW, GMAW, and SAW weld test and maintain certification
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with fitting/welding in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• AWS certified welder operator qualification
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Follow fit and layout instructions described in detail drawings
• Ability to tack weld material into place
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to clean and prep material for fitting and tacking
• Use overhead cranes or jib cranes to move and hold material in place
• Assemble products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding process.
• Work with steel pipe and other steel shapes and measure on radiused surfaces
• Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above.
• Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly
• 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 of GMAW arc welding in the fabrication of communication towers, components, and overhead sign structures with low non-conformity rate
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determine operation sequence while consistently meeting production goals
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and blueprints
• Follow written procedures and specifications
• Must meet code requirements including ultrasonic testing
• Make management aware of any training needs you have.
• Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining a clean and organized workplace while implementing LEAN practices
• Perform other duties as required and/or 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees