Small Parts Fitter Welder - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Small Parts Fitter Welder role is responsible for interpreting drawings and making arms/small parts in accordance with the drawings. This process includes making sure that the proper parts are used, the pipe is cut the correct dimensions and formed according to established guidelines, and that a quality product is created as a result. The standard schedule is Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM, with potential for work hours outside this schedule as needed. The starting hourly pay rate is $26.07, with opportunities for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years. The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 1 year experience reading and using blueprints.
• 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding.
• Must pass GMAW and FCAW weld test and maintain certification.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment.
• 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• 2 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

• Use shop mathematics; adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides decimals, fractions and calculates angles.
• Read drawings, blueprints, specifications, and a variety of measuring instruments including tape measure, level and protractor.
• Fit a variety of parts to Valmont and/or Customer specifications and tolerances.
• Operate welding equipment to perform MIG and/or Flux Core welding to meet all applicable AWS and customer requirements.
• Use GMAW and/or FCAW processes to tack welding together assemblies consisting of components of various shapes, sizes, and weights. Read and interprets welding symbols.
• Read and interpret work orders and daily production schedules.
• Write entries on a daily production log to show work completed.
• Use proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Be responsible for understanding proper use of all equipment in arms area and/or small parts, including but not limited to pipe saw, Peidrick pipe bender, arm bender, plasma, drills, welding equipment, welding positioner, cutting torch, jib cranes, deburr lathe, fitter jigs, etc…
• Use motorized grinders, buffers, stone grinders, die grinders and drills to assemble parts according to prescribed specifications, codes, and drawings.
• Perform visual inspections to identify material discrepancies to assure welds have been completed satisfactorily in compliance with applicable drawings and specifications.
• Use weld gauge to measure weld size.
• Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate various forklifts and electric pallet jacks to move product.
• Operates jib crane or overhead crane to lift and position components exceeding 50 pounds.
• 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: No Education Listed