Pole Fitter Welder

Position Summary

While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor and/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
* * As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above). Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG8): $26.07. Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years. Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

• Use GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds.
• Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assembly.
• Use jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly.
• Frequently push, lift, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Read and interpret 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.
• Use plasma torch to cut steel.
• Utilize jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex’s, couplings, and other small parts.
• Wear protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays.
• Use measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide feet, inches, fractions, and decimals.
• Use table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions.
• Work in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above.
• Move under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly.
• Use 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.

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 1 year experience reading and using blueprints.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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