Welding Engineer Intern

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

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About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welding Engineer Intern position in the North American Operations Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be an active participant in contributing to the goals of the Welding Engineering team, while learning best practices from some of the finest Engineers in the world. You will learn a tremendous amount in this role and will be given exposure to other parts of the business, including subject matter experts from a wide variety of divisions and professions. This is a 40 hour per week summer internship.

Requirements

• Enrolled in accredited university and actively pursuing a degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology
• Junior or senior standing with an anticipated graduation in the next 18 months
• CAD skills including design applications and an ability to convert drawings to 3D models
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint application
• Demonstrated strong communication, including interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem solving/critical thinking skills
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on skills in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Comfortable in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Welding procedure qualification in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel
• Creating a procedure qualification test plan
• Sourcing and specifying material for procedure qualification tests (with internal assistance)
• Preparing test plates for welding
• Welding test plates using advanced waveform SAW process
• Specify and coordinate non-destructive and destructive testing of samples
• Analyze and report results on Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) forms
• Assist with modifying existing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Evaluate site-level performance of modified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Work with teams that include individuals from Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance and Welding Engineering
• Providing welding engineering assistance in the resolution of product & machine problems
• Assist in identifying capacity constraints, quality issues, material handling, as well as additional processes
• Participate in hands-on learning experiences through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership
• Present learning and recommendations to various business leaders in both individual and group project formats

Benefits

• Great opportunity to gain career-related course work experience from an industry leader
• Paid Internship – Valmont values you
• Potential development into a regular full-time position
• Flexible full-time day shift hours during the summer
• A thriving culture in a growing business
• Interactive group activities with intern peers
• 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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees