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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.

Available Shifts: 1st - Monday to Thursday from 5:00am-3:30pm.

Starting Pay: $24.49/hr with a pay increase at 90-day and 6-month anniversary.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Assembly Welder assembles and fits or welds together pole shaft halves to form a complete unit. This position will be required to work on projects alone as well as in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Assembles large poles that requires precision.

• Fuses (welds) metal structural components together by means of arc welding using one process in the assembly of steel electrical poles, substations and other structures.

• Assembles structural units ensuring alignment and proper symmetry of structure to be prepared for the subarc welding process.

• Must be able to safely operate overhead crane.

• Must be able to safely flip pieces with an overhead crane and use hooks or plate clamp to align together with other pieces.

• Work may include a limited range of standard products requiring some fitting and/or welding.

• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature controlled environment.

• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of tools and equipment.

• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

• Works under conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits are essential for subsequent assembly operation.

Important Details about the Role

• Must be able to work independently, as well as with other employees to complete job.

• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.

• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment.

• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• At least 1 year of overhead crane experience.

• Must be certified AWS D1.1 in the 1G and 2G position.

• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.

• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment.

• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.

• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of previous experience in a professional welding position

• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

• Able to read and comprehend routings and blueprints

Educational Background

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.

That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

• That’s the value we add.