Welder Mill Operator - 1st Shift

Company: Valmont Industries
Location: Valley
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016 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. Starting at $25+/hr A Brief Summary of This Position The Mill Operator works under the direction of the Production Supervisor but with minimal supervision and within the guidelines of established procedures. This position is responsible for producing quality tubing at a safe, reasonable rate of speed by operating the mill and welding tubing with a Electric Resistance Weld (ERW) process. The Mill Operator is also responsible for adjusting any one of a number of guide rolls, side rolls, forming rolls, driver rolls, and weld head rolls to make a quality product. The Mill Operator operates all machines in the department, including material handling equipment. They will be responsible for performing changeovers as well as fine tuning the mill after a changeover has been made. Responsibilities also include inspection of mill tooling and communicating/planning any maintenance issues that arise in the department. The Mill Operator also provides pertinent information for the oncoming crew for the orderly continuity and transition of the department effort. Maintaining good housekeeping in the area and exercising precautions for the safety of self and others is critical. Essential Functions Operate mill to produce quality tubing per established specifications
Perform frequent quality checks using tape measures, micrometers, O.D. and PI tapes
Safely operate various other machines in the department, including material handling equipment
Communicate daily with operators on other shifts to share relevant information
Perform changeovers as required make necessary mill adjustments to ensure product quality
Maintain a clean work area
This position reports into the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Minimum of 7 years relevant experience
Ability to operate a fork lift in a safe manner
Ability to recognize substandard product due to inferior material, bad welds, bad form, and other visible defects
Ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
Ability to convert fractions to decimals
Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results Benefits Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
Retirement plans
Dependent care
Employee assistance programs
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more. *Due to the nature of Valmont's Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same. 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 have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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