Valmont
Description
Join Valmont’s Brenham team as a full-time Custom Fitter Welder I, assembling and welding large poles. This day-shift position normally works Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; additional hours may be required based on business needs.
What you'll do
- Use GMAW to tack-weld components onto pole shafts and SAW to complete structural welds.
- Read drawings to identify, gather, and accurately position components for pole assembly.
- Position shafts on stationary turners and use jib cranes to lift components into place.
- Cut steel with plasma torches and use jigs, grinders, buffers, and drills to assemble products.
- Set up, operate, and perform general equipment maintenance while maintaining an organized workplace using LEAN practices.
What you'll bring
- Bring 3–5 years of fitting experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Have three years of manufacturing or fabrication experience and/or graduation from an acceptable welding-focused technical training program.
- Have three years of experience reading and using blueprints; read and write English and perform common manufacturing mathematics.
- Pass FCAW, GMAW, and SAW weld tests and maintain certification.
- Be able to operate overhead cranes; prior crane experience is preferred.
- Frequently push, lift, and pull up to 50 pounds and spend the entire shift on your feet.
- Work in confined spaces and wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes.
- Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and five years’ experience in assembly, manufacturing or fabrication, and hand/power tools.
Benefits
- Benefits may include medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, a company-matched 401(k), and paid time off, depending on role, schedule or location.
- Other possible offerings include employer-paid life and disability insurance, maternity leave, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
- Pay increase opportunities at 90 days, one year, and two years, plus periodic wage reviews and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity.
Pay: Starting $28.72–$29.95/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
How to apply
Ready to apply? Complete Valmont’s application using the link below.