Leadperson

Location:

28800 Ida St, Valley, Nebraska

Base rate: $33.87/hour. Additional premiums: $2.00/hour shift differential, $0.75/hour lead pay, $0.50/hour utility pay. Total earnings: $37.12/hour. Shift: 2nd shift, Monday – Friday, 3:00p.m. – 11:00p.m.

A primary function of the Lead person is to assist the department supervisor(s) to ensure that employees on his/her assigned shift have the tools, equipment, and material they need to manufacture product per customer requests and Valmont specifications. The Lead person will also be responsible for facilitating daily pre‑shift meetings and will assist in the training of new team members. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong interpersonal skills and will be expected to serve as a positive role‑model for others by demonstrating safe work habits, a strong commitment to quality and efficiency, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

• Facilitate daily pre‑shift meetings with all shift employees, including safety, daily workload review, and communication of other relevant information as needed.
• Communicate daily work assignments, scan prints, and maintain schedules.
• Use forklift to move parts or tubes in order to keep line flowing efficiently.
• Complete daily foreman’s report.
• Identify employee performance problems, investigate, document, notify supervisor of results, and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate work with other internal departments (small parts, large pole, paint, galvanizing, material handling, and maintenance).
• Maintain accurate daily record keeping and documents as required.
• Lead or serve on department task force teams as needed.
• Lead training of new employees.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring that all employees use appropriate PPE and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling as needed to ensure necessary overlap assignments to cover vacancies.
• Track reject tags, follow up tags with employees, and assign rework to be completed.
• Order supplies as needed.

• Minimum of 3+ years of welding knowledge.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Proficient in the use of common shop mathematics, and the ability to read and interpret complex prints and standard specifications.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as tape measure, heat stick‑method for determining temperature of plate material, weld gauges, tri‑square, and inclinometer.
• Ability to train others in the manufacture of product per shop drawings.
• Skill in keeping accurate records, inventory, inspecting finished product for quality, and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and to work independently toward team and department goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to co‑workers, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
• The ability to work overtime as needed.
• 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).
• 401k 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, Type2 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 any assistance in filling out the application for employment, email .