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.

How you will contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Layout position in the Global Utility Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will guide marks on structural steel, plate, castings, sheet metal, or other metal shapes for subsequent processing instructions on the surface of a metal part, using hand tools and measuring instruments. Additionally, you will…

* Make shop computations to locate guidelines, reference point, centers or punch marks; preparing the surface for layout, laying out from blueprints, and performing work on a variety of products of various shapes and sizes

* Traces patterns and marks specifications for fabricating operations onto sheet metal, metal plates and structural shapes, using templates, measuring instruments and hand tools

* Measures stock, using rule to locate center line for positioning template

* Tapes, clamps, bolt or holds template on work piece. Marks bending and cutting lines, using scribe and punches or spot drills location of holes and using center point punch or hand drill

* May lay out straight lines and location of holes detailed on blueprints

* Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management

* Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont policies and procedures

What it takes

Required Qualifications

* A minimum of 3 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is desired or graduation from an accredited trade school with one year of experience

* Ability to use measuring devices and know how to perform basic math functions to include calculating formulas and using standard U.S. and Metric Measurements

* The ability to read and decipher blueprints and shop drawings

* Able to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines and must also be able to work through problems with the minimum amount of assistance from the leadsperson or the supervisor. This will include maintaining a clean work area

* At the end of 90 calendar days the candidate must be able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

* High School diploma or GED equivalent

* Four or more years of previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

* One year of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools

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

* The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals

* The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision

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

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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].