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.

Backwelder - Join a Team That Builds Critical Infrastructure

Are you a welder who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and wants to be part of a team that builds products used across North America? Valmont is seeking motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team as a Backwelder. In this role, you'll use your welding and fabrication skills to help produce steel utility structures while working in a safety-focused environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Available Shifts

1st Shift (Days)

• Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM*

3rd Shift (Nights)

• Monday - Thursday, 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM*

4th Shift (Weekend Day Shift)

• Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
• Why Consider the Weekend Shift?
  • Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours

*Additional hours may be required based on business needs (all shifts).

Compensation

💰 Starting Base Pay: $24.47/hour

📈 Built-In Pay Progression: Increase opportunities at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years

💵 Shift Differential: Additional $1.00/hour for off-shift positions

📊 Periodic Wage Review Opportunities

🎯 Annual Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

What You'll Do

• Perform GMAW (MIG) tack welding and fit-up of steel pole assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to accurately position components.
• Use measuring tools, plasma cutting equipment, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools.
• Move and position materials using cranes and other approved equipment.
• Work as part of a production team to ensure quality, safety, and productivity standards are met.

What We're Looking For

• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly environment, or completion of a welding training program
• Ability to pass and maintain GMAW welding certification
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic manufacturing math
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment is a plus

Opportunities for Growth

This position offers a chance to build your welding and fabrication skills while working on large-scale infrastructure products. High-performing employees may have opportunities for increased responsibility, skill development, and advancement within the organization.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing position performed in an industrial production environment. Successful candidates should be comfortable working around welding equipment, moving machinery, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.

Physical requirements include:

• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Working around and inside large steel pole assemblies, including confined or restricted spaces
• Exposure to heat, noise, welding sparks, dust, and other manufacturing conditions
• Periodic exposure to outdoor weather conditions while moving throughout the facility

Required personal protective equipment (PPE) includes hearing, eye, hand, foot, and head protection. Safety is a core value, and all employees are expected to follow established safety procedures and requirements at all times.

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 [email protected].