Pole Fitter Welder

Position: Small Pole Fitter Welder 8 - Days
2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas
*** 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.

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* 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*.
** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor/Lead person in the Small Pole Department the Fitter assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the FCAW welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings.
** Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM
**** Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG8): $25.19 + $1.00 for shift differential
**** Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years
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* Essential Functions:

**** Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

):
*** Must be able to read and write English
* Ability to use common manufacturing math
* 1 year experience reading and using blue prints
* 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding
* Must pass FCAW weld test and maintain certification
** Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These

Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma or GED
* 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment
* 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
* 2 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
* The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
* Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
** Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
*** Physical efforts include standing – 80%, bending over – 15%, average weight handled – 25 lbs., operator grinds 10% and uses buffer 10% of time.
* Exposure to additional heat during fitting/welding process above ambient temperature and direct exposure to weld fumes
* Exposure to noise while grinding and hammering requires hearing protection to be worn at all times
* Ambient air conditions; both hot in the summer and cold in the winter
* Sparks from grinding and welding require proper PPE
* Possible burns from hot steel during welding processes, eye injuries from grinding, welding, and cutting sparks, flash burns from welding and heat fatigue
* Potential for hearing loss if proper PPE not used
** 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.

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