Job Description
801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949
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.
Job Description
Available Shifts:
2nd- Monday to Thursday 5:00pm- 3:30am
4th- Friday to Sunday 5:00am- 5:00pm
5th- Friday to Sunday 5:00pm- 5:00am
Starting Pay: $26.24/hr with potential to reach $28.60/hr by 6-month anniversary. $2.00/hr differential for night shift
How you will contribute
Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welder I position in the Global Utility Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders, using brazing and variety of arc and gas welding equipment. Additionally, you will…
- Perform structural welding operations by fusing metal components using arc welding processes in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.
- Perform welding operations requiring limited planning, layout work, and interpretation of blueprints and written specifications to determine operation sequence.
- Perform welding activities involving moderate safety and load requirements while working in a single position.
- Move pole shafts and materials using an overhead crane to support project completion.
- Perform other assigned duties as directed by leadership and management.
- Participate in department safety initiatives and demonstrate safe work practices in compliance with all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
- Learn and apply Valmont fitting processes within the first 6-12 months of employment.
What it takes
Required Qualifications
- One month of previous hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication or professional environment
- Successful completion of an internal welding test
- The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
- Must have working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
Highly qualified candidates will also possess:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- The ability to read and comprehend blueprints including weld requirement symbology
- One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Claremore, OK |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
About Company
Valmont Industries began in 1946 when our founder, Robert B. Daugherty combined his $5,000 savings and wholehearted belief that business could and should be done better. Since that modest start more than half a century ago, our company has grown to be an international leader in engineered products and services for infrastructure and water-conserving irrigation equipment for agriculture. From the lighting and traffic structures that guide your way, to communication towers and utility structures that power your home and business, to irrigation equipment that waters the croplands on which your food is grown, Valmont products improve lives worldwide. Valmont’s employees are passionate about the products we make. Along with our customers, they are the cornerstone of our success. We pride ourselves on being people of integrity who excel at delivering optimal results. We pursue opportunities for growth by taking our products and processes to new markets, introducing new products to regions where we have a presence, and continually improving our services to ensure that Valmont solutions are second-to-none.