Welding Assistant (2nd shift)

Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150Why 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.

How you will contributeValmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welding Assistant position in the Welding department. 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 offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met.Benefits include*:
        • Medical, dental and vision insurance
        • Paid time off
        • Employer paid life insurance
        • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
        • Retirement plans
        • Dependent care
        • Employee assistance programs
        • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.*Due to the nature of Valmont's Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same.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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