2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418

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.

Available Shift: 3rd Shift - Monday-Friday - 11:00 pm-7:00 am

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $24.47 + $1.00 per hour Shift Differential

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Robotic 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.

Essential 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 assembly.
Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly.
Uses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly.
Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly.
Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel.
Uses plasma torch to cut steel.
Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex’s, couplings, and other small parts.
Uses tape measure, micrometer, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles.
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions.
Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above.
Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble products.
Maintains safety awareness and be alert at all times, to detect, avoid, and/or correct unsafe conditions.
Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
Keep 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 rays.
All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be able to read and write English.
Ability to use common manufacturing math.
6 months previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding.
Must pass GMAW 1-G flat plate and/or rotational weld test and maintain certification.

Highly Qualified

High School Diploma or GED.
1 year of previous experience welding in an assembly environment.
1 year of previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
1 year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools.
Possess the ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance.
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand for the duration of scheduled shifts.
Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over, and occasional climbing.
Lifting up to 50 pounds 10% of the time, average weight of parts lifted is 25 pounds.
Must possess adequate dexterity and stamina to sustain expected production effectively.

Mental and Visual Effort

Continual awareness and concentration to assure a safe, efficient operation and material flow to exit. Must have eyesight correctable to 20/20 or better.

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.

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