Shop Worker

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.

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.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Works under the supervision of the Production Supervisor with the guidance of a lead person or assistant foreman. Primary function is to perform assembly, material handling, shipping, packaging, painting and other general production work. This position works as part of a team when working on the assembly line and as an individual for other assignments. This position uses hand tools, air-operated tools, banding equipment, forklifts as well as some other automated equipment for assembly and packaging. Automated paint equipment is used for painting and priming. In-process quality checks are performed using micrometers, calipers, dial gauges, indicators, torque wrenches, and other gauges. General Shop Help perform material handling, loading and unloading of trucks, storage and removal of material from warehouse racks as well as material transactions using a computer. They will perform daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on equipment, as well as daily and periodic 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assembly, shipping, packaging and other general production work in a manufacturing environment
• Operate hand tools, air-operated tools, banding equipment, forklifts, pallet wrapper, overheard crane and other automated equipment
• Operate automated painting equipment for painting and priming, including performing daily maintenance and equipment cleaning
• Stand and walk throughout the shift at the assembly line
• Operate all stations of the assembly and paint lines to meet production requirements
• Handle material, load and unload trucks, and store and remove material from warehouse racks
• Work well as a team member including communicate in a positive manner

Other Important Details about the Role:

Shop Worker (All):

• Maintains a working knowledge of all shop functional areas
• Painting
• Barking
• Branch Identification
• Antenna Sock Fabrication
• Frond Fabrication
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Cutting and drilling
• Layout and measurement
• Construction and assembly

Shop Worker (Sand Blasting):

• Maintains a working knowledge of all shop functional areas
• Painting
• Barking
• Branch Identification
• Antenna Sock Fabrication
• Frond Fabrication
• Cutting and drilling
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Performs all sandblasting operations

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• The ability to stand or walk throughout the shift
• The ability to safely move objects weighing 40 to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift
• The ability to work over 10 hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
• The ability to operate power tools, machinery and other equipment
• The ability to operate a forklift
• The ability to operate an overhead crane

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• One year of relevant work experience (manufacturing or construction)
• One year of previous work experience operating hand and/or power tools
• Professional work experience in an assembly position
• Professional work experience in a painting position
• A strong working knowledge of precision measurement tools
• Professional work experience reading and interpreting blueprints or process sheets

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.

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