Welder (1st Shift)

Valmont Industries, Inc. • McCook, NE

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. The incumbent will be a highly motivated individual and be part of the Valmont Irrigation team.

Requirements

• One month of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• The ability to accurately read a measuring tape
• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• The ability to pass on onsite welding assessment
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school
• Six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• The ability to read and interpret blue prints correctly without assistance
• High awareness for safety at all times
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• Passion and integrity and the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Fuse or weld metal components together by means of arc welding
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning or work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints
• Performs minor welding machine maintenance (i.e. tips, liners, gas cups)
• Uses labor reporting system, routing shop forms, and fills out move tags

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