Small Parts Welder Helper - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor or Department Lead Person, the Welder Helper will assist with moving and placing of material and product at predetermined places by means of overhead cranes and forklifts. This person will rework and weld component parts by grinding and/or welding to blueprint specifications. The standard schedule is Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM, with work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule as needed. The starting hourly pay rate is $20.34, with opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass Valmont endorsed 1G flat weld certification test
• Six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional 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
• Maintain high awareness for safety at all times
• Read, write, and/or speak English
• Must be able to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• 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

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Valmont endorsed 1G 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
• Clean and grind parts as needed and cut metals to predetermined sizes and tolerances.
• 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 or grinding
• Comply with direction from Shop Supervisor and Lead Person
• Perform routing machine operations such as feeding or unloading a machine, and assisting worker by holding materials or tools.
• Pass a 1G v-groove weld test using GMAW and maintain certification
• Safely operate band saw for cutting raw material product according to drawing
• 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