Pole Fitter Welder - Nights

Position: Large Pole Fitter Welder 11 - Nights
2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas
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** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor in the Large Pole Assembly Department the Fitter Welder 11 assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the GMAW, FCAW, SAW, welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. Will be required to weld out products to meet code requirements including ultrasonic testing.
** Shift: 3rd shift (Nights) Monday-Thursday 9PM-7AM
**** Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG11): $27.75 + $1.00 per hour shift differential
**** Qualified Internal Candidates will have their current step progression reviewed when determining new pay rate offered   
**** Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years
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* Essential Functions:

*** Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square, round, press broke shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, hanging vangs, brackets, ladder clips, and/or other small parts
* Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assembly. Uses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds
* Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel
* Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments
* Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex’s, couplings, and other small parts. Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays
* Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions
* Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly
* Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product
* Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
* Make management aware of any training needs you have.  Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.
* Responsible and accountable for maintaining a clean and organized workplace while implementing LEAN practices.
* Demonstrated ability to setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
* Maintain an acceptable first pass yield percentage base on shop standards.
** Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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*** Must be able to read and write English
* 3-5 years of experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
* Ability to…