Tacker

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Birmingham, AL

112d

About The Position

The Fitter Assistant is responsible for set up and assemble products for the unit by performing production tack welding to steel shapes using the GMAW process. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Six months previous experience preferred in welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment OR graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding.
• Must pass GMAW flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead 2-inch weld test and maintain certification.
• The ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, divide and count accurately.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs. on occasion), stooping, reaching, pulling, standing, pushing, and grasping are required.
• The ability to stand 90% of a shift and work in noisy, non-climate controlled conditions.
• The ability to work with small hand tools including tape measures and gauges.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of previous experience welding in an assembly environment.
• 1 year of previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• 1 year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools.
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance.
• The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions completely and accurately.
• High awareness for safety.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to determine parts needed to assemble.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments.
• Use flame torch to cut steel.
• Use measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product.
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certification, licenses, etc. necessary to perform the job.
• Have opportunities to train and advance to either welding or fitting positions.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees