Aspiring Welding Specialist

Overview

Valmont Industries, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company that impacts millions of people around the world every day. Our technology helps feed the growing population, supplies the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhances connectivity in remote and urban locations, and creates a sustainable future.

We respect hard work, honor diversity, and invest in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are a modern workforce that values productivity and excellence.

Job Summary:

The Aspiring Welding Specialist will be responsible for laying out and welding pole sections in preparation for welding. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laying out, aligning, and welding fabricated metal products used in electrical poles, substations, and other structures.
• Working under the guidance of others to fit components together in the shop from blueprints, in preparation for welding.
• Welding structural units as required.
• Performing repetitive types of welding operations according to procedures established by others and using hand tools and measuring devices in the performance of work.
• Working under conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits.
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment.
• Actively participating in department safety, demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a weld test (1G).
• Able to read blueprints to properly fit up product.
• Ability to calculate formulas using basic mathematics and standard U.S. and Metric Measurements.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and standards.
• Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problems with the minimum amount of assistance from the lead-person or the supervisor.
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors.
• At the end of 90 Calendar days, the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality, and attendance as determined by Management.

Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated annual salary for this position is $45,000-$55,000, depending on experience. Additionally, Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package that includes healthcare, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 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.