Fitter Welder (Evening Shift)

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955 North Haverhill Rd El Dorado Kansas 67042-4806 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. 2nd Shift (4:00 pm - 2:30 am; M-T) Starting Wage $27.11/hr + $1.50/hr shift differential The Fitter Welder position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will fit and weld steel, metal and/or aluminum components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of welding equipment and/or processes. Essential Functions Fitter: Follow fit and layout instructions described in detail drawings. Ability to tack weld material into place. Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to clean and prep material for fitting and tacking. Use overhead cranes or jib cranes to move and hold material in place. Assemble products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the GMAW, FCAW, and/or SAW welding process. Work with steel pipe and other steel shapes and measure on radiused surfaces. Use plasma torch to cut steel and utilize jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex's, couplings, and other small parts. Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly. Welder: Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner. Ability to produce high quality welds by means of GMAW arc welding in the fabrication of communication towers, components, and overhead sign structures with low non-conformity rate. Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determine operation sequence while consistently meeting production goals. Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings. Additional Essential Functions: Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment. Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms and blueprints Follow written procedures and specifications. Must meet code requirements including ultrasonic testing. Make management aware of any training needs you have. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications. Responsible and accountable for maintaining a clean and organized workplace while implementing LEAN practices. Other duties as required and/or assigned. Important Details about the Role The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer. The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction. The employee is responsible for own work. Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance. Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty. Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery. Must be able to work with other employees to complete the job. This position reports to the Production Supervisor. Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Maintain a safe and productive working environment. Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations. Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results. Ability to regularly meet or exceed production goals while not sacrificing safety or quality. Ability to read weld symbols and understand blueprints. The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings. Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software. Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record. Ability to operate overhead cranes, prior experience preferred. Must be able to use and accurately read a tape measure. Must be able to use a