3575 25th St SE Salem Oregon 97302-1123

Why Valmont

Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a Welder – Fabricator position in the Global Engineered Infrastructure Products (EIP) Division, Salem, Oregon location. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will process material in accordance with shop drawings using designated machines. In addition, this position will complete welding training and demonstrate weld quality and efficiency to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of arc welding equipment.

Essential Functions:

• This position reports into Operations Manager and has no direct or indirect reports

• Use various measuring equipment such as and not limited to, tape measure, weld bead gauges, angle finder, and protractor

• Perform fabrication process utilizing and determining necessary machines and layout tools

• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence

• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment

• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well as all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner

• Maintain material traceability and perform general housekeeping.

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

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum of one year of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• The ability to accurate read a measuring tape and knowledge of basic mathematics

• The ability to read weld symbols and blueprints

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment

• The ability to lift to 50 pounds

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school

• One year of previous qualified welding experience in a professional environment

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

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.

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Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.

That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

• That’s the value we add.