Fabrication Lead

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont
 

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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.

 

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Available Shift: 2nd - Monday-Thursday - 2:45 pm to 1:00 am

Compensation: $27.73 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Fabrication Lead will be a highly motivated and talented incumbent responsible for verifying the program and set up for the angle cell to meet blueprint specifications.  The incumbent will aggressively work as part of the production team to meet department goals and customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Operate various types of drills, saws and cut-off machines.
• Operate the various t angle machines, set up and verify programs to blueprint specifications.
• Initiative to make suggestions which will improve efficiency in operating the machines and/or parts production.
• Ensure accurate production reports are completed.
• Assists in training with team members of various skill levels.
• Read and accurately follow production blueprints, technical manuals and instructions.
• Participating in lean improvements and other team projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• 2-5 years of experience, no HS diploma.
• Ability to read and accurately follow production blueprints, technical manuals and instructions.
• Ability to use a computer to enter production data, perform time keeping functions, and interface with machines, and other equipment.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure, calculator, tri-square, thread gage, caliper, micrometer, specialty gage and plug gage.
• Experience performing setups and changeovers on all cells within the standard work time guidelines.
• Experience performing quality checks on manufactured goods.
• Experience working with Lean Manufacturing methodology.
• Ability to bend and pivot as well as lift, push and pull objects weighing 25 pounds throughout the shift.
• Hands-on machining operations experience to include milling, boring, drilling, turning, tapping, sawing, and automated cut-off machines.
• Hands-on experience operating lathes and horizontal machining centers.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 3 years of angle experience in a production environment.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast paced environment with multiple distractions.
• Prior experience using MFG Pro or QAD applications.

Skills

• Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fraction conversion).
• Ability to communicate orally and written.
• Ability to comprehend technical manuals, blueprints as we all as multi-step oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment.

Job Training Skill Development

The incumbent must be able to gain complete knowledge of all set ups on specified machines. Must be able to read and interpret production blueprints and process sheets. The incumbent must know how to read and use a tape measure, calculator, tri-square and all types of specialty gages.  The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the shop and work conditions in a clean and safe condition. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all damaged machine parts, gauging and fixtures. This position requires the employee to have a good mechanical aptitude and prior operating experience with angle cell equipment.

Decision Making

This job requires the employee to make decisions that affect the quality of the products being manufactured. The employee will make decisions such as when to change tooling and if a part meets blueprints specifications. These are decisions that affect the employee’s own work quality and output. The employee must understand the processes and functions of the equipment to determine when abnormal conditions exist that require stopping the equipment or process. Must possess the ability to understand and use all gauging made available for the purpose of checking machined parts and make adjustment decisions to the machine when necessary. Able to use initiative in solving major problems within everyday activities. Must have a good understand of their own abilities and knowledge to determine when to seek help making decisions.

Physical Effort

Physical effort is moderate to heavy. A high degree of physical effort is used due to continuous heavy lifting. Employee is lifting 40 to 45 lb. repeatedly throughout the shift to load machines and conveyors. Although some items weigh more, a maximum lift of 50 lb. is all that is required. Climbing standing, bending, pivoting and walking is required most of the time.

Working Conditions

This job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 100 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Most operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Some outside work may be required but this is not common. This is a noisy environment with sound levels above 80 decibels at times. Safety glasses and metatarsal safety shoes are required at all times in the plant. Face shield is required in addition to safety glasses when grinding. The employee operates machines that use liquid coolant and may also be exposed to cast iron dust. The employees must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within this shop 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.