Tacker

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Birmingham, AL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is seeking a motivated Tacker to set up and assemble products by performing production tack welding on steel shapes using the GMAW process. The role involves interpreting drawings, attaching small parts in the correct locations, cutting steel with a flame torch, measuring distances and angles, and using grinders, buffers, and drills to assemble products. Employees must maintain the professional competencies, certifications, and licenses needed for the job. The position offers opportunities to train and advance into welding or fitting roles.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $20.80 per hour. Work is primarily in a fast-paced manufacturing plant, with exposure to dust, dirt, grease, heat, fumes, odors, wet and cold conditions, and noise above 80 decibels. Summer heat can be 10–15 degrees above the outdoor temperature, and incoming material may create damp, cold conditions in winter.

Requirements

• Six months of previous welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, or graduation from an acceptable technical training program focused on welding; six months of experience is preferred.
• Pass the GMAW flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead 2-inch weld test and maintain certification.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and count accurately.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• Ability to work with small hand tools, including tape measures and gauges.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion, as well as stooping, reaching, pulling, standing, pushing, and grasping.
• Ability to stand for 90% of a shift and work in noisy, non-climate-controlled conditions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of previous welding experience in an assembly environment.
• One year of previous welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• One year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools.
• Ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance.
• Ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions completely and accurately.
• High awareness for safety.
• Passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble products by performing production tack welding on steel shapes using the GMAW process.
• Read and interpret drawings to determine the parts needed for assembly.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure small-part attachments are located correctly.
• Use a flame torch to cut steel.
• Use measuring tapes, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble products.
• Maintain the professional competencies, certifications, and licenses necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) 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, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed