Tubeline Operator

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tubeline Machine Operator is an individual contributor who will learn the operations of the burnisher, straightener, saw and buffer equipment to produce high quality products. The incumbent operates overhead crane, plate blaster, and forklift and maintains the tube line equipment. The position requires demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures. The role involves performing various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met and maintaining a productive working environment to manufacture high quality Valmont products in a safe and efficient manner. Regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas is also a key function.

Requirements

• Zero (0) to six (6) months experience
• Perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Pass a forklift test from Valmont’s safety department
• Read a tape measure
• The ability to prioritize work in order and complete deadlines
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions
• The ability to work through and solve practical problems
• The ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver on-time, high quality results
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) months previous experience operating manufacturing machinery
• Previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• One (1) year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs to seam splits on the manufactured tubes
• Operates forklift to move material in the shop areas
• Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met
• Maintain a productive working environment to manufacture high quality Valmont products in safe and efficient manner
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas
• Demonstrate 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED