Flip Tack Operator / Welder - Evenings

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor or Department Lead Person, the Flip Tack Operator will assist with moving and placing of material and product at predetermined places by means of overhead cranes and forklifts. This person will move material as well as build two-piece assemblies with manually controlled machines. This person will also weld components to meet blueprint and quality specifications.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED