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 at $26+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential.
Available Shift: 2nd
Brief Summary
The Tube Line Operator – Level 4 position requires proficiency in all the duties of the Level 4 Tube Line Operator. In addition, the Level 4 will become proficient in the operation of the big wheel welder. The Level 4 position is responsible for achieving quality welded seams and must ensure the orderly flow of product both before and after a high frequency welding process. The incumbent also occasionally operates an overhead crane, plate blaster, and forklift and performs routine maintenance of various tube line equipment.
Essential Functions:
· Operate the controls of a high frequency welding machine adjusting for size and gauge of tube to ensure a high quality seam weld (the Big Wheel)
· Operate various other machines within the department as needed
· Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met
· Maintain a productive working environment to manufacture high quality Valmont products in safe and efficient manner
· Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas
· Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Important Details
· Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
· Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met
· This position reports to the Small Pole department’s Production Supervisor
Required Qualificationss
· 7+ years of relevant work experience
· Perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
· Pass a forklift test from Valmont’s safety department
· Read a tape measure
· The ability to prioritize work in order and complete deadlines
· Read and follow written and verbal instructions
· The ability to work through and solve practical problems
· The ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver on-time, high quality results
· Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds
Highly Qualified
· High School Diploma or GED equivalent
· Previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
· Perform welding repairs to seam splits on the manufactured tubes
· Able to successfully operate the following equipment: Buffline, Saw, Straightener
· Operate forklift to move material as needed in the shop areas
· 7+ years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment is preferred
· The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
· Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
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 [email protected].
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.