Mast Arms Welder

Position: Mast Arms Welder 6 - Days
2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas
*** 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.

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** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** The 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 at Valmont Industries, TX.
** Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM
**** Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG6): $23.64
**** Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years
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* Essential Functions:

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* 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 years previous experience welding in an assembly environment
* 1 years previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
* 1 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
* 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.

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* Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small…