Flip Tack Machine Operator​/Welder

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas

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?

We’re hiring skilled Machine Operator Welders to join our Brenham Valmont team! If you’re looking for a hands‑on production career with competitive starting pay, opportunities to grow your earnings, and long-term stability, we’d like to hear from you.

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM*

• Additional hours outside the standard shift schedule may be required based on business needs.

Starting Rate: $24.47/hour

Built-In Pay Progression:
Increase opportunities at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years

Shift Differential:
Additional $1.00/hour for off-shift positions

Periodic Wage Review Opportunities

Annual Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Comply 100% with PPE requirements and actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of operating hydraulic driven equipment
• Use common shop manufacturing math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
• Determine the center of an object using basic measuring skills and shop mathematics
• Perform operator preventative maintenance on overhead crane, forklift, and welding/ cutting equipment
• Safely use overhead crane to properly position product for welding, grinding, and assembly
• Comply with directives from Production Supervisor and Lead Person
• Perform routing machine operations such as feeding or unloading a machine
• Maintain certifications for 1G, and 2G v-groove welding using GMAW
• Designate and control material flow throughout the shop
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to pass the Valmont endorsed 1G and 2G flat weld certification test
• Three to six months of previous hands‑on welding experience in a professional work environment
• Must be proficient at math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and conversion of decimals
• Must be able to accurately read a measuring tape
• Ability to maintain high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be able to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Have the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Hold a current Valmont endorsed 1G, 2G flat weld certification
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• One year of previous hands‑on welding experience in a professional environment
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school

Ambient temperatures in work areas coincide with seasonal weather changes. Exposure to metal and smoke…