Small Pole Fitter Welder - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor and/Leadperson in the Small Pole Department the Fitter assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the FCAW welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or round shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, tenon-top, and/or other small parts. The Fitter manually positions the shaft on a stationary turner to position the shaft for assembly and uses a jib crane for lifting various components into position for assembly. The Fitter reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble the pole assembly and locates and gathers parts from the parts staging area. The Fitter uses a plasma torch to cut steel and utilizes jigs for cutting holes in shafts. The Fitter uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles, and performs common manufacturing math. The Fitter works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components, and moves under, around, and over poles as necessary. The Fitter uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble the product. The Fitter must maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, and licenses, and make management aware of any training needs. The Fitter must consult management immediately if asked to perform work for which they are not trained or comfortable doing.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• 1 year experience reading and using blue prints
• 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 FCAW weld test and maintain certification

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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