Large Pole Fitter Welder (Skilled)

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor in the Large Pole Assembly Department, the Fitter Welder assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the GMAW, FCAW, SAW, welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. Will be required to weld out products to meet code requirements including ultrasonic testing. Available Shifts: 1st Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM 2nd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 3PM - 11PM 3rd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday 11PM - 7AM As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above) Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG11): $28.72 Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd shifts - $1.00 per hour Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English
• 3-5 years of experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and use common manufacturing mathematics
• 3 years experience reading and using blueprints
• 3 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding
• Must pass FCAW, GMAW, and SAW weld test and maintain certification
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years previous experience working in an assembly environment
• 5 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 5 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds.
• Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assembly.
• Uses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly.
• Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds
• Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly.
• Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments
• Uses plasma torch to cut steel.
• Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex’s, couplings, and other small parts.
• Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals.
• Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions
• 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
• Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Maintain an acceptable first pass yield percentage base on shop standards.

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