Flip Tack Machine Operator / Welder - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is seeking skilled Machine Operator Welders to join their Brenham team. This is a hands-on production career opportunity with competitive pay, opportunities for earning growth, and long-term stability. The position is for the day shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with potential for additional hours based on business needs. Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company focused on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to pass the Valmont endorsed 1G and 2G flat weld certification test
• Three to six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional work environment
• Must be proficient at math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
• Must be able to accurately read a measuring tape
• Ability to maintain high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be able to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Have the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Hold a current Valmont endorsed 1G, 2G flat weld certification
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• One year of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school

Responsibilities

• Comply 100% with PPE requirements and actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of operating hydraulic driven equipment
• Use common shop manufacturing math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
• Determine the center of an object using basic measuring skills and shop mathematics
• Perform operator preventative maintenance on overhead crane, forklift, and welding/ cutting equipment
• Safely use overhead crane to properly position product for welding, grinding, and assembly
• Comply with directives from Production Supervisor and Lead Person
• Perform routing machine operations such as feeding or unloading a machine
• Maintain certifications for 1G, and 2G v-groove welding using GMAW
• Designate and control material flow throughout the shop
• Other duties as 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