Structural Back Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Claremore, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This person operates a sub-arc welder and places a weld on one or four sides of the shafts. Prior to weld, operators must gouge and and grind required areas clean enough to pass ultrasonic inspections post weld. This person will effect repairs and ensure quality prior to submitting the shaft for inspection by quality. Working from the directions of the supervisor, the job requires the movement of pole shafts into the seaming processor. Setting up and operate the sub-arc welder. The incumbent will weld, grind, and repair each pole prior to present it to the Quality Inspectors. This person will also repair all seaming defect as directed by the Quality Inspectors. Most of the work performed will be individually on a sub-arc welder. Essential tools and welding equipment will be provided, however accountability and maintenance will be the employee’s responsibility. Able to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors. Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management. Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Pass an AWS welder qualification test
• Able to use the sub-arc welding equipment without difficulty
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment or graduation from an accredited trade school with one year of experience
• Knowledge of welding properties of a variety of metals and alloys
• Thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices
• Ability to calculate formula using basic mathematics, standard U.S. and Metric Measurements
• Knowledgeable of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices
• Awareness of Valmont’s environmental policies
• Ability to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management at the end of 90 Calendar days

Responsibilities

• Movement of pole shafts into the seaming processor.
• Setting up and operating the sub-arc welder.
• Welding, grinding, and repairing each pole prior to presenting it to Quality Inspectors.
• Repairing all seaming defects as directed by Quality Inspectors.
• Maintaining accountability and maintenance of essential tools and welding equipment.
• Working timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.
• Performing other duties as directed by leaders and management.
• Actively participating in department safety and demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

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