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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.\nJoin a Fortune1000 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.\nBuild the Infrastructure That Powers Communities\nAre you an experienced welder who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and wants to see the impact of your work across North America? Join our team as a Base Welder and play a critical role in manufacturing steel utility and infrastructure poles that help deliver power and connectivity to millions of people.\nStarting Base Pay: $26.86/hour\nBuilt-In Pay Progression: Increase opportunities at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years\nPeriodic Wage Review Opportunities\nAnnual Discretionary Bonus Opportunity\nWeekend Day Shift | 4th Shift Standard Schedule:\nFriday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*\n*Additional hours outside the standard shift schedule may be required based on business needs.\nWeekend Shift Benefits:\nWork 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours\nThis is an opportunity to work with advanced welding equipment, develop specialized skills in submerged arc welding, and be part of a safety-focused team that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a Base Welder, you will set up and operate flux core and submerged arc welding equipment to create high-quality structural welds on steel pole shafts and components. Your work will directly contribute to the production of critical infrastructure products.\nKey responsibilities include:\nPerform FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding operations on steel utility poles and structural components\nSet up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment\nRead and interpret blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications\nPlan and sequence welding operations to ensure quality and efficiency\nOperate overhead cranes to move pole shafts and materials safely\nUse hand tools, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment to complete work assignments\nVerify weld quality and ensure products meet company and customer specifications\nFollow all safety procedures and actively support a strong safety culture\nAssist with other production-related duties as needed\nWhat Makes You Successful\nWe're looking for candidates who are dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nRequired Qualifications\nAbility to perform basic shop and manufacturing math\nExperience reading and interpreting blueprints\nMinimum of 3 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience, OR graduation from or currently enrolled in an approved welding technical training program\nAbility to pass and maintain FCAW, GMAW, and SAW welding certifications\nAbility to operate overhead cranes (previous experience preferred)\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.\nStrong attention to quality, safety, and detail\nPreferred Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or GED\n5+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly experience\n5+ years of experience using hand and power tools\nStrong self-inspection and quality assurance skills\nExperience working in a heavy industrial or structural steel environment\nWhy Valmont?\nCompetitive hourly pay\nOpportunities for skill development and advancement\nStable manufacturing environment supporting essential infrastructure projects\nSafety-first culture\nTeam-oriented work environment\nHands-on role where your craftsmanship makes a visible impact\nWorking Conditions & Physical Environment\nThis position is performed primarily in an indoor manufacturing environment and requires working around heavy industrial equipment. Team members should be comfortable working in a production setting that includes:\nExposure to noise, dust, fumes, smoke, welding arc, and manufacturing chemicals\nExposure to heat, cold, and varying shop conditions\nFrequent standing and walking throughout the entire shift\nLifting, moving, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds\nOperating around cranes, welding equipment, and other material-handling machinery\nUse of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety footwear at all times\nWorking in a fast-paced environment with production deadlines and quality expectations\nSafety & Hazard Awareness\nThis position involves handling steel and metal components, some of which may have sharp edges. Employees must maintain constant awareness of production hazards, including:\nSlips, trips, and falls\nPinch points and moving equipment\nOverhead material handling operations\nWelding and fabrication equipment\nHigh-pressure air systems\nMaterial handling and lifting activities\nGeneral manufacturing and industrial hazards\nIf you're ready to put your welding skills to work building products that strengthen communities and power critical infrastructure, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!\nBenefits\nValmont 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:\nHealthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)\n\n401k retirement plan with company match\n\nPaid time off\n\nEmployer paid life insurance\n\nEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave\n\nWork Life Support\n\nTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year\n\nVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more\n\nValmont 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. 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