Quality Coordinator

Company Overview

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, helping feed the growing population, providing more reliable energy and access to renewables, and enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future. Videoeducational offerings are positioned to advance agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

This position is responsible for Quality Control (QC) coordination and execution of internal and external inspections, internal and external audits, and the creation, revision and enforcement of divisional, company, and customer procedures and specifications. It works with vendors, customers, third‑party auditors, and personnel from various departments and locations to develop quality assurance action plans and procedures.

• Performs a variety of statistical processing control (SPC) measuring, data gathering and analysis.
• Observes operating activities throughout all production areas; makes recommendations, develops action plans and follows up to ensure effective implementation.
• Represents the quality control department on task force committees related to continuous improvement activities.
• Develops and modifies procedures and work instructions for inspection and processing of manufactured and purchased products.
• Provides additional QC support to areas as determined by Site Leadership.
• Acts as backup support in QC Supervisor/Manager’s absence as needed.
• Provides and/or coordinates training to support departmental and customer needs.
• Coordinates inspections for customers with second and third‑party inspectors.
• Reviews orders to ensure compliance with customer requirements, including documents, notifications, and deliverables.
• Provides QC technical assistance to other Valmont manufacturing locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree with at least two years of quality control experience or at least five years of quality control experience.
• Two years of experience in a steel fabrication setting.
• Must be AWS CWI certified or able to become so within two years of eligibility.
• Level II certifications in accordance with ASNT‑TC‑1A in Magnetic Particulate Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) or solid understanding of NDT methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills by multiple means.
• Acceptable prior performance and attendance record.
• Ability to pass a visual acuity exam per American Welding Society’s guidelines.

• Four years or more of quality control experience, preferably in the metal fabrication industry.
• Level II certifications in accordance with ASNT‑TC‑1A (latest edition) in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Associate’s Degree in Non‑Destructive Testing, Welding, or Metallurgy.
• Previous experience working with or as a third‑party auditor or inspector.

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to meet individual and family wellness needs. Offerings may vary by role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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 such as 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. If you have a disability and require assistance in filling out the application for employment, please email