D-Pole Backwelder - Nights
$50,898–$50,898 year
On-siteBrenham, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct GMAW welding to tack weld small components to round shafts for pole assemblies, manually positioning parts and using cranes for lifting. Interpret drawings to locate and gather parts from staging, then cut steel with a plasma torch and use jigs for hole cutting. Measure distances and angles with tape, levels, and squares, converting fractions to decimals to ensure accurate assembly in confined areas. Operate motorized grinders, buffers, and drills to assemble products while following all safety guidelines and PPE requirements. Perform fit-up tasks under the Production Supervisor's direction during the 7AM–3PM night shift, with potential hours outside standard schedule as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to read and write English
- Ability to use common manufacturing math
- 6 Months of previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding
- Must pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification
- Ability to produce good welds
- Ability to read & interpret drawings, showing locations of holes & orientations
- Knowledge of safe working practices to prevent self-inflicting injuries & to prevent causing injuries to co-workers
- Follow all Valmont safety guidelines, rules, and regulations with a practical working knowledge of PPE and LOTO
- Must be certified in GMAW welding
- Must perform fit-up tasks
- Must be well versed in the use of personal computers
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance
Desired Qualifications
- 1 year previous experience welding in an assembly environment
- 1 year previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- 1 year previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
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