Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a Fabricator and Machine Operator position at our Salem, Oregon site. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will process material in accordance with shop drawings using fabrication machines and tools.

• This position reports into a Supervisor and has direct and indirect reports
• This role requires up to travel, including overnight stays
• Flexible schedule however must be able to work in the office
• Set-up and run a variety of drill presses
• Set-up and run hydraulic iron workers, sheer, punch, and cope
• Use several different layout tools
• Set up and run hydraulic Press Brake
• Set-up and run CNC Turret punch
• Maintain material traceability
• Set-up and run VMC
• Set up and operate a Hydraulic Press Brake
• Perform general housekeeping

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift, push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to read a tape measure to within 1/32”
• Must be able to read shop drawings
• Must be self-motivated and a fast learner
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt and professionally communicate with a variety of people

• Industrial trade school in industrial machining
• One Year of previous qualified fabrication experience in a professional, manufacturing environment with press brake experience
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

• Able to clearly communicate written and verbal instructions
• Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, fraction to decimal conversions, and the use of micrometers, protractors, and tape measures
• Ability to read specifications, bill of material, and simple and complex blueprints

The decisions the person in this position makes affects inventory accuracy and availability of material for the production and shipping areas. The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing the workload to avoid lost time to all departments.

Operates equipment 50% of the time. Lifts, pushes, and carries material