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Starting pay rate $21+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential

Available shift: 1st and 3rd

Brief Summary

The main function of the Poly Pipe Operator 1 is to work with other operators to install polyethylene inner protective membranes into galvanized steel pipes.  The Poly Pipe Operator reads blueprints to select the correct pipe, drills holes as indicated on the blueprint, prepares the pipe by applying a galvanized coating, uses a winch to pull the membrane through the pipe, and cuts off any excess material.  This position requires attention to detail and the ability to understand machining processes and perform tool changes and minor maintenance operations.

Essential Functions

• Consult with blueprints to verify the pipe is the correct one to be fitted with an inner protective membrane
• Prepare the galvanized pipe by drilling holes in the flange area, grinding the flange and spraying it with a galvanizing coating
• Consult with blueprints to see what variety of poly (polyethylene) needs to be employed
• Pull a poly sleeve through galvanized pipe with an electric winch running it in either manual or auto mode
• Cut any excess poly to length
• Prepare pipe to be flanged
• Preform changeover when blueprint indicates it is needed
• Drill coupler holes and insert couplers in pipe using metal banding
• Install and tighten couplers in the poly pipe
• Complete required OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) paperwork
• Replenish work area with materials using forklifts and straddle trucks
• This position reports into the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports

Required Qualifications

• 1 month to 1-year relevant work experience
• A high awareness for safety at all times
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• The ability to use a tape measure correctly
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• The ability to read print as small as 1/16 of an inch
• The ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, pivot, and lift up to 25 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift
• The ability to administer pinch force for installation of couplers

Highly Qualified

• Mechanical knowledge and the ability to understand machining processes and perform tool changes and minor maintenance operations is preferred.
• Experience operating the following pieces of production equipment is preferred: overhead cranes, forklifts, cutting torch, grinders, winches, reciprocating saws, banding tools and hand-held drills

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.

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