General Labor
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day through technology that helps feed the growing population, provide reliable energy and renewables, enhance connectivity, and support a sustainable future. Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Address: 28800 Ida St, Valley, Nebraska
Compensation and ScheduleCompensation: $23.90/hr + $2/hr shift differential
Schedule:
- 2nd shift:
Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m.
- 11:00 p.m. - 3rd shift:
Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m.
- 7:00 a.m.
The General Labor Parts Inspection Support is an individual contributor role that includes supplying or holding hanging parts, providing materials/tools, and cleaning the work area and equipment. The Parts Inspector may operate a forklift, overhead crane, or other equipment to move product. The Parts Inspector uses various grinders and other tools to remove slag and mill scale from plasma and oxy/fuel cut parts, while maintaining safety and efficiency.
EssentialFunctions
- Use various types of grinders and other tools to remove slag and mill scale from plasma and oxy/fuel cut parts
- Verify that parts are dimensionally correct in comparison to blueprints and labeled correctly
- Touch up parts and attach by means of GMAW/MIG welding
- Sort parts and send them to the appropriate assembly shop
- Track labor per order appropriately
- All other duties as assigned by Department leadership
The Role
- Read and decipher blueprints correctly
- Use and read tape measures accurately
- Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
- Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment
- Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record
- Operate the basic functions of a personal computer
- This position reports into Production Supervisor
Skills and Abilities
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- No Degree Required
- One (1) year of production experience
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds (most frequent lift up to 20 pounds)
- Capable of performing simple math, fractions and fraction-to-decimal conversions
- Ability to become Valmont trained and certified in forklift operation
- High awareness for safety at all times
- Wear all required PPE in the production facility
- Read blueprints and specifications
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to pass a 1G flat weld assessment
- Ability to operate an overhead crane
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Ability to maintain an organized working environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Ability to communicate positively with coworkers
- Close attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions
- Commitment to safety and adherence to Valmont safety policies
- Demonstrate passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver results
Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to support employees and their families. Offerings vary by role, schedule, or location and can include:
- 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 require assistance in filling out the employment application, please email
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