Welder - Weekend Night Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Jasper, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Back Welder 5 position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of welding equipment. The employee must maintain safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer. The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction. The employee is responsible for own work. Read and decipher flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work. Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty. Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery. Ability to work independently the majority of the shift. Submit two (2) safety contact cards on a monthly basis. Actively participate in department LEAN activities and demonstrated performance working in a team environment. Demonstrate knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices.

Requirements

• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• This position requires flexibility and the ability to work in different work areas as needed.
• Ability to regularly meet or exceed production goals while not sacrificing safety or quality.
• Ability to read weld symbols, WPS (welding procedure specifications) and understand flat sheets.
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift, push, pull or tug up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Must be able to square or round product into tolerance.
• At least one (1) years of minimum welding experience.
• AWS certified welder operator qualification.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and fraction conversion).

Nice To Haves

• One to two (1 - 2) years of previous, hands-on MIG welding and SAW experience in a production environment.
• One to two (1 - 2) years of previous experience in a professional welding position.
• Computer Software: Workforce Mii.

Responsibilities

• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment.
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner.
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from flat sheet or other written specifications and determine operation sequence while consistently meeting production goals.
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and flat sheet.
• Daily operation of overhead cranes.
• Must be SAW certified.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

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: No Education Listed