Welder - Weekend Day Shift

Shift & Schedule

Training:
Monday‑Thursday 6:30am – 4:30pm. Upon completion transition to Weekend Day Shift. This position will work Weekend Shift, 12‑hour shifts, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 4‑hour attendance pay for completion of 36 hours.

• Work from blueprints and layouts to accurately fit structural parts or components together in shop in preparation to welding.
• Lay out guidelines or marks on metal parts and cut metal with a cutting torch.
• Weld metal structural components together in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings.
• Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials to complete the project.
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

• Must have weld experience – preferably MIG welding.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Excellent in a team environment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by management.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or graduation from an accredited trade school for welding.
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Six months of previous experience welding in a professional environment.
• High awareness for safety at all times.
• Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or production problems to departmental supervision.
• Person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Annual performance‑based bonus plan.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement plans (401(k) with company match).
• Dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Voluntary programs including tobacco cessation, Type2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.
• Work‑life support.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.

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