valmont.jobs

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont

We’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? Apply now.

Starting pay $25.79/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential

Available Shift: 2nd shift

Brief Summary

The Moto Operator is an individual contributor role. The primary function of this position is the operation of the Moto Cell, to weld the base and other components of steel square tubes. The Moto Operator loads steel shafts via conveyor into the machine and weld bases, hand hole rims and other components to make a complete or partially complete assembly. Monitors the quality of incoming steel shafts and determines when material is substandard. Operates welding equipment to perform GMAW (MIG) welding. Must be certified in MIG welding to meet AWS requirements as well as specialized certifications to customer requirements. Will be required to weld in flat and horiztonal positions. Adjusts welding equipment to its prescribed settings, operates oxy/acetylene burning equipment. Uses IFS labor reporting system, standard shop forms, move tags, reads and utilizes blueprints. Must be able to weld, hammer, grind, and use a variety of different tools.

Essential Functions

• Ability to pass an AWS welder operator qualification test for GMAW processes

• Knowledge of basic programming and set up of PLC controlled machinery, trouble shooting, and well versed in operators’ maintenance of equipment.

• Ability to operate or become certified in operating a forklift and overhead crane

• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) in the shop environment

Important Detail

• Ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work

• Ability to perform all functions of Moto Helper position

• The ability to be forklift certified within first 90 days of the job

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

• Actively participate in department LEAN activities of the department and demonstrated performance working in a team environment.

• Previous experience operating robotic welders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ year welding experience

• Read blueprints and ability to use tape measure

• Must pass welder level 3 assessment

• Ability to make mathematical calculation in preparing product or setting up the machinery

• Ability to bend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift

Highly Qualified

• Certified as a Welder B test

• High school diploma/GED equivalent

• Ability to pass an AWS welder operator qualification test for GMAW processes

• Knowledge of basic programming and set up of PLC controlled machinery, trouble shooting, and well versed in operators’ maintenance of equipment.

• Previous experience as a Moto Operator Helper.

Benefits

Valmont 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 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.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.

That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

• That’s the value we add.