Welding Assistant-2nd Shift (Starting $17.50 plus Shift Differential) at Valmont Industries, Inc. in Farmington, Minnesota

Job Description:

20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932

Why Valmont

Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

How you will contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welding Assistant position in the Welding department. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will assist aluminum welders with daily shop activities in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Additionally, you will...

• Determine needed component parts for welders


• Prepare components for welding by fitting together in a "ready to weld" condition


• Work from shop copies, drawings, and other written instructions within tolerances required for proper structural connections.

What it takes

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent


• Minimum 1 year prior experience in a manufacturing/production environment


• Ability to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculations


• Ability to accurately take measurements using standard measuring devices
  
  

Working Environment/Physical Efforts

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.


• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.


• Reaching: Extending hands(s) and arms(s) in any direction.


• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.


• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Able to use hand tools, including files, hammers, snips; power tools such as sanders, drills, riveters, and grinders.


• Proficiency in working with hand tools and common metal shop tasks
  
  

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• Prior aluminum welding experience


• Vocational training in welding- AWS certification

Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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.

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