Experienced Welder - 3rd Shift

About the Role

Valmont is hiring a Welder at our Columbus, Nebraska facility. The successful candidate will weld metal components to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders.

• Work from blueprints and layouts to fitting structural parts in shop prior 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 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.

• Prior weld experience – preferably MIG welding.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Positive communication and interaction with coworkers.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• 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 of safety at all times.
• Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or production problems to departmental supervision.
• Passion and integrity, 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.
• Dependent care support.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Voluntary programs such as tobacco cessation, type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Work Life Support.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.

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. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment, email