Skilled Mechanically Inclined Operator

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016Why 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 pay $24+ / hr Available Shifts : 2nd, 3rd A Brief Summary The Machine Operator – is an individual contributor who will learn the operations of the burnisher, straightener, saw and buffer equipment to produce high quality products. The incumbent operates overhead crane, plate blaster, and forklift and maintains the tube line equipment. Essential Functions : Perform welding repairs to seam splits on the manufactured tubes Operates forklift to move material in the shop areas Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met Maintain a productive working environment to manufacture high quality Valmont products in safe and efficient manner Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas Important Details : Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to ensure customer requests are met This position reports to the Small Pole department’s Production Supervisor Required Qualifications : Zero (0) to six (6) months experience Perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing Pass a forklift test from Valmont’s safety department Read a tape measure The ability to prioritize work in order and complete deadlines Read and follow written and verbal instructions The ability to work through and solve practical problems The ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver on-time, high quality results Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds Highly Qualified High School Diploma or GED equivalent Three (3) months previous experience operating manufacturing machinery Previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment One (1) year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results 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) 401k 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 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 .