Structural Back Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc.Claremore, OK
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. 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 is desired 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 are essential to ensure the quality of the product.
  • Ability to calculate formula using basic mathematics, standard U.S. and Metric Measurements.
  • Knowledgeable of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices
  • Aware of Valmont’s environmental policies.
  • At the end of 90 Calendar days the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management

Responsibilities

  • Operates a sub-arc welder and places a weld on one or four sides of the shafts.
  • Gouges and grinds required areas clean enough to pass ultrasonic inspections post weld.
  • Effects repairs and ensures quality prior to submitting the shaft for inspection by quality.
  • Moves pole shafts into the seaming processor.
  • Sets up and operates the sub-arc welder.
  • Welds, grinds, and repairs each pole prior to presenting it to the Quality Inspectors.
  • Repairs all seaming defects as directed by the Quality Inspectors.
  • Maintains accountability and maintenance of essential tools and welding equipment.
  • Works timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.
  • Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management.
  • Actively participates in department safety, 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
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