Saw Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Columbus, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Saw Operator position in the Midsize Pole Department. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will operate a saw to cut shafts to the specified lengths and angles per blueprints, to meet customer requirements. Additionally, you will… Use various measuring equipment such as tape measures, micrometers and protractors Component installation is required on shafts which returns welding and plasma cutting Read blueprints and understand geometric angles to operate saw, cutting material according to information on production drawings Use common shop mathematics to set up machinery and to manufacture product per shop drawings and specifications Utilize IFS to transfer and issue material as dictated by production orders Maintain a productive working environment to manufacture high quality Valmont products in safe and efficient manner Safely operate a forklift

Requirements

• One month of previous experience operating a band saw or equivalent piece of equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
• Mathematical skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Skill in keeping accurate records, accurate inventory, inspecting finished product for quality, and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read a standard tape measure, OD tape measure, micrometer, protractor, inclemeter and square to ensure proper tube length, gauge, diameter, orientation & degree of angle.
• Ability to operate a grinder, swedger, punch and stamping unit to process material.
• Ability to attain a Valmont forklift operator’s certification.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and meet production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental leadership
• Previous experience using IFS or a comparable ERP/MRP system

Responsibilities

• Operate a saw to cut shafts to the specified lengths and angles per blueprints, to meet customer requirements.
• Use various measuring equipment such as tape measures, micrometers and protractors.
• Component installation is required on shafts which returns welding and plasma cutting.
• Read blueprints and understand geometric angles to operate saw, cutting material according to information on production drawings.
• Use common shop mathematics to set up machinery and to manufacture product per shop drawings and specifications.
• Utilize IFS to transfer and issue material as dictated by production orders.
• Maintain a productive working environment to manufacture high quality Valmont products in safe and efficient manner.
• Safely operate a forklift.

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