Experienced Welder

Company Overview

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day. Our technology helps feed the growing population, provides reliable energy and renewables, and enhances connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

28800 Ida St, Valley, Nebraska

Experienced Welder – 2nd, 3rd, Weekend Shift

Starting pay rate up to $31+/hr
Available shifts: 2nd, 3rd, Weekend

• Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
• May be called upon to operate other machines in the shop

• Two years of previous hands‑on welding experience in a professional environment
• Ability to pass welding hand‑on test and written assessment
• Ability to pass and maintain weld certification to meet AWS, CWB and other customer certifications in GMAW welding
• Ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work
• Knowledge of visual weld quality, penetration and appearance for finished shafts
• Knowledge of how to accurately read a measuring tape

• 3+ years of previous hands‑on welding experience in a professional environment
• Two years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) 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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Full‑time

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