Pole Setup Welder
Valley
Friday, 29 May 2026
Weld and cleaning of welds. Record labor when complete and move tag. Load on or load off completed parts. Determine when weld quality falls below acceptability and take corrective action or report to QA, Leadperson or Supervisor. Set up machines to the proper requirements so that usable parts are produced. Use blueprints to determine which weld procedure to use in order to assure weld soundness and integrity. Important Details. Communicates with co-employees and supervisors. Operates forklifts and overhead cranes. Performs housekeeping duties in shop and work sites. Requires the use of common shop mathematics, in feet, inches, degrees, and fractions, in reading complex prints, and standard specifications. Must be able to manufacture product per shop drawings. This position reports into the shop’s Production Supervisor. Required Qualifications. Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work. Pass and maintain weld certificates for AWS, CWB, and several other customers required certifications in GMAW welding. Setup, operate, and performs general maintenance of equipment without difficulty. Make mathematical calculation in finish welding product to the proper specifications. The ability to physically perform the requirements of the tasks assigned. Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures. Actively participate in department LEAN activities off the department, and demonstrated performance working in a team environment. Knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices. Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record. Highly Qualified One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift. Accurately read and use a tape measure, compass, micrometer, mag level, protractor, versa gauge, and caliper. Ability to locate information from a computer. Proficient at math. Proficient in reading blueprints. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and IFS - Must have a high awareness for safety at all times. 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)401 k 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.