Welder Entry Level

About this role

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont   We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.   Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Compensation: $24.62 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential for night shift Available Shift: Day Shift - Monday-Friday from 6:00 am-4:00 pm Night Shift - Monday-Friday from 8:00 pm-6:00 am

A Brief Summary of This Position The Welder A is a highly motivated and talented individual who demonstrates learning and growth in welding positions in our Irrigation Operations division. This position welds metal components together to construct products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders. 

Essential Functions • Participate in two or more weeks of instructional and hands-on training in basic production welding skills including blueprint reading, shop safety, welding technique and weld quality • Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures • Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of 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 • Other duties as assigned

Other Important Details about the Role • Candidates who satisfactorily complete the welder training program, including requirements for attendance, participation, and performance, will become eligible for a welding position • Candidates who do not satisfactorily complete the welder training program due to unmet performance requirements may become eligible for further training or an opportunity to join the Valmont team in a non-welding position • Candidates may also be asked to enroll in welding courses at a local community college, expenses paid, to further their training and development

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) • Ability to use tape measure • Demonstrated commitment to learning how to weld in a production 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 complete an on onsite welding assessment • The ability to work over ten hours a week of overtime when required for business needs • High awareness for safety at all times

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications • 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 • 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

Educational Background Must be able to read and write.  Requires the use of common shop mathematics.  Must be proficient in the use and conversion of feet, inches, fractions, and decimals.  Must be or become skilled in reading blueprints, utilizing manufacturing specifications, and the use of weld gauges.  Must be able to manufacture product per shop drawings.

Job Training Skill Development Participants in the welder training program will receive instructional and hands-on training in basic production welding skills including blueprint reading, shop safety, welding technique and weld quality. Candidates who satisfactorily complete the welder training program, including requirements for attendance, participation, and performance, will become eligible for a welding position. Candidates who do not satisfactorily complete the welder training program due to unmet performance requirements may become eligible for further training or an opportunity to join the Valmont team in a non-welding position. Candidates may also be asked to enroll in welding courses at a local community college, expenses paid, to further their training and development. 

Decision Making Operator must use considerable judgement to work safely and independently toward individual and department goals.  Must be able to determine when weld quality falls below acceptability and take corrective action or report to Supervisor or Lead immediately.  Must be able to determine when raw material is not to tolerance and report to the Supervisor or Lead immediately regarding the discrepancy.

EFFORT The welding employee needs to be able lift & carry parts typically weighing less than 25 lbs., bend, reach and stand for extended periods of time. The incumbent needs to be able to handle and grasp items with one hand. There are times when

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