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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.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Mill Operator works under the direction of the Welding Supervisor but with minimal supervision and within the guidelines of established procedures. This position is responsible for producing quality tubing at a safe, reasonable rate of speed by operating the mill and welding tubing with a Electric Resistance Weld (ERW) process.  The Mill Operator is also responsible for adjusting any one of a number of guide rolls, side rolls, forming rolls, driver rolls, and weld head rolls to make a quality product.  The Mill Operator operates all machines in the department, including material handling equipment. They will be responsible for performing changeovers as well as fine tuning the mill after a changeover has been made.  Responsibilities also include inspection of mill tooling and communicating/planning any maintenance issues that arise in the department.  Maintaining good housekeeping in the area and exercising precautions for the safety of self and others is critical.

Essential Functions

Operate mill to produce quality tubing per established specificationsInspect for substandard product due to bad steel, bad weld, bad form or anything else that would create a product that would cause customer service problemsPerform frequent quality checks using tape measures, micrometers, O.D. and PI tapesPerform changeovers as required make necessary mill adjustments to ensure product qualityAbility to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing including metricsSafely operate various other machines in the department, including material handling equipmentMaintain a clean work area

Other Important Details about the Role:

This position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reportAbility to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive mannerPassion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Minimum of 7 years of combined experience in manufacturing, welding & machine operatingThe ability to read and write legibly as well as understand simple blueprintsBasic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, feet and inches, add, subtract, multiply and divide, including metrics)Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and able to frequently lift up to 35 lbs.Must be able to stand 95% of the shift and bend or stoop for up to 75% of the shift

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Previous steel roll forming experienceAn understanding of high frequency welding theory

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.