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Available Shift: 2nd Shift - 2:00 p.m. to 11:00

A Brief Summary of This Position

This position will be responsible for the operation of equipment (i.e.., pour cart, mi-jack, water jet, shuttle lift, stress jack, drill press, and any other mobile equipment.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of department and plant processes
• Knowledge of production equipment/hand held tools used in department in a professional manner
• Perform safety audits
• Participate in Lean manufacturing, Gemba and 5S
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs
• Demonstrates the ability of attention to detail of product and processes
• Maintains an attitude that unlawful or unethical actions are not accepted
• Performs other duties directed by leaders and management
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors, which conform to all Valmont safety policy and procedures

Other important Details about the Role

• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers and vendors in a professional manner
• Identify and report safety hazards
• Assist with general plant clean up and housekeeping
• This position reports to the Department Supervisor

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

• High school diploma or GED is highly desirable but not required
• One (1) to two (2) years of relevant experience
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• High awareness for safety with the ability to wear all required PPE and work in a non-temperature controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 30 pounds
• Ability to be company trained and authorized to operate equipment and machinery
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs
• Self-Motivated ability to be internally inspired to perform task to the best of one’s ability using his/her own drive or initiative
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience operating equipment

Educational Background

• Must be able to read and write legibly
• Must possess adequate communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with other employees
• Must display and aptitude for problem solving and the ability to plan for potential problems or needs

Job Training Skill Development

• In addition to the above, should have a basic understanding to make most necessary decisions within three months and have total comprehension of the job within one year 

Decision Making

• The incumbent must be able to make decisions, voice concerns and provide feedback on any safety issues regarding the scope of this position

Mental and Visual Effort

• Continuous mental/and visual attention to the operations of equipment with high awareness of safety

Conditions

• Requires employee to work outside in heat, cold, wet and humid, dusty environment

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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