Welding Assistant -2nd Shift ($19+ per hour)

Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46 Why Valmont
Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.Why ValmontA career with Valmont is a career with a future! Valmont is a global manufacturing company with employment opportunities around the world for qualified candidates. Wherever you live, whatever you do, chances are Valmont is part of your life: Lighting and traffic poles that guide your way; Utility poles that bring power to your home and business; Communication poles and towers that enable your wireless communications; Irrigation equipment that brings much-needed water to cropland while conserving fresh water resources; and, long-lasting finishes that improve products around the world every day. Valmont needs YOU to make it all possible!How you will contributeValmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welding Assistant position in the Welding department on 2nd Shift. Second Shift starts at 2:00PM EST and runs until 12:00AM EST We are looking for a highly driven individual that will assist aluminum welders with daily shop activities in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Additionally, you will--

• Determine needed component parts for welders
• Prepare components for welding by fitting together in a -- ready to weld-- condition
• Work from shop copies, drawings, and other written instructions within tolerances required for proper structural connections.What it takesRequired Qualifications
  • HS Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year prior experience in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Ability to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculations
  • Ability to accurately take measurements using standard measuring devicesWorking Environment/Physical Efforts
    • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
    • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
    • Reaching: Extending hands(s) and arms(s) in any direction.
    • Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
    • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
    • Able to use hand tools, including files, hammers, snips; power tools such as sanders, drills, riveters, and grinders.
    • Proficiency in working with hand tools and common metal shop tasksHighly qualified candidates will also possess:
      • Prior aluminum welding experience
      • Vocational training in welding- AWS certification
      • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional resultsValmont 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 .

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