Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc. • McCook, NE

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder 4 position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will weld metal and/or aluminum components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of welding equipment.

Requirements

• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Ability to regularly meet or exceed production goals while not sacrificing safety or quality.
• Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints.
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• If applicable based on location. ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred.
• Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• If applicable based on location, the ability to pass an onsite welding assessment.
• Six (6) months to One (1) year of previous, hands-on MIG welding experience in a production environment.
• Multi-pass, stack layering welding experience.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• One (1) to Three (3) years of previous, hands-on MIG welding experience in a production environment.
• Two (2) years of previous experience in a professional welding position.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• AWS certified welder operator qualification.
• CWB certified welder operator qualification.

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.
• Ability to produce high-quality welds with a low non-conformity rate using GMAW arc welding in the fabrication of items such as pivot or other components, communication towers, and/or overhead sign structures.
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determine operation sequence while consistently meeting production goals.
• If applicable based on location, adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings.
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and blueprints.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.
• The employee must maintain a 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 blueprints without assistance and use them to properly weld.
• If applicable based on location, read and decipher flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.

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: High school or GED