Robotic Welder (Soft Square) - Nights

WelderWe're Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?A Brief Summary of This Position:The Welder works under the direction of the Production Supervisor or Lead Person and is responsible for set-up and assembly of products for the unit by performing production welding and tack welding to pole shafts using the GMAW process.Standard Shift: 3rd shift (Nights) Monday - Friday 11PM - 7AMStarting Hourly Pay Rate (LG6): $24.47 + $1.00 per hour shift differentialEligible for annual discretionary bonusOpportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 yearsEssential Functions:Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or round shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, tenon-top, and/or other small parts.Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assemblyMoves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assemblyUses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assemblyFrequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 poundsReads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assemblyLocate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnelUses plasma torch to cut steelUtilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex's, couplings, and other small partsUses tape measure, micrometer, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and anglesAdds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractionsWorks in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described aboveUses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble productsMaintains safety awareness and be alert at all times, to detect, avoid, and/or correct unsafe conditionsMaintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform jobKeep management aware of any training needs. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful raysAll other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Must be able to read and write EnglishAbility to use common manufacturing math6 months previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in weldingMust pass GMAW 1-G flat plate and/or rotational weld test and maintain certificationHighly Qualified:High School Diploma or GED1 years previous experience welding in an assembly environment1 years previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment1 years previous experience operating hand and/or power toolsPossess the ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assuranceMust be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional resultsWorking Environment and Physical Efforts:Must be able to stand for the duration of scheduled shiftsMust be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over, and occasional climbingLifting up to 50 pounds 10% of the time, average weight of parts lifted is 25 poundsMust possess adequate dexterity and stamina to sustain expected production effectivelyMental and Visual EffortContinual awareness and concentration to assure a safe, efficient operation and material flow to exit. Must have eyesight correctable to 20/20 or better.BenefitsValmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)401k retirement plan with company matchPaid time offEmployer paid life insuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leaveWork Life SupportTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and moreValmont 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 View email address on apply.j-vers.com.