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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.\nA Brief Summary of This Position:\nThis position is responsible for the supervision and direction of the site welding team. The incumbent works with suppliers, customers, and site leadership to identify, research, and develop welding and process improvement plans. The incumbent is responsible for regularly reviewing site-welding metrics and using root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve welding operations. The incumbent is responsible for managing and storing site welding records and documents per applicable quality procedures.\nEssential Functions:\nReports to the Site Leader, and dotted line into the Division Welding Management Team. The position also interfaces regularly with Operations, Quality, ME, IE, and Safety teams. \nManages the site level welding team - typically the weld instructor & technician(s)\nAttends daily production meetings to ensure welding KPI’s are met & sustained.\nThe ability to travel up to 10% of the time, locally.\nA strong working knowledge of AWS Codes D1.1, D1.2, D1.4, and D1.5, & CSA standards.\nWrites, reviews, approves, and controls welding procedures, work instructions, and other welding documents.\nInterviews welding candidates and determines skill level through evaluation process.\nIncumbent provides one-on-one coaching and training support to new and existing welding staff.\nAssists with Qualification & Training of Welding personnel and associated recordkeeping.\nProvides technical support for customer concerns, third party audits, and site concerns.\nAnalyzes QA reports and performs root cause analysis and corrective actions for welding processes.\nPerforms process audits to ensure compliance & performance.\nOther Important Details about the Role:\nImproves welding management Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).\nAssists in reducing and eliminating waste from operation.\nOptimizes welding processes and welding joint design to improve overall efficiency.\nImplements methods to mistake proof (Poka Yoke) processes\nReviews and improves the design of product for manufacturability.\nMonitors and reduces usage of welding consumables through process improvement.\nEnsures all welding equipment meets compliance standards.\nKnowledge of and experience with the following welding processes:Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)\nFlux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)\nShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)\nSubmerged Arc Welding (SAW)\nGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - When Applicable\nHybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) - When applicable\nHigh Frequency Resistance Welding (HFRW) - When Applicable\nOxyfuel & Plasma, and Laser cutting\n\nRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):\nBachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or associate’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience\nThe ability to obtain Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and Certified Welding Supervisor (AWS &/or CWB) accreditations\n· Previous training experience\n· The ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and effectively\n· The ability to speak and instruct large and small groups, in multiple settings, such as a classroom or shop floor\n· Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills\n· Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results\n· Demonstrate a commitment to safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors, conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures\n· Strong Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)\nHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:\n· Five years of experience in a leadership role\n· The ability to obtain Welding Supervisor accreditation from the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)\nWorking Environment and Physical Efforts:\nWork is typically performed in an industrial shop setting. The incumbent is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, as well as talking and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. The environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Limited travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the shop. The employee is frequently required to move about the shop and site. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards when performing manual tasks such as welding. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with the most frequent lift up to 20 pounds, in working with materials and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Working conditions may include abnormal temperatures including heat, cold, rain, snow and ice. Employee may also be exposed to jarring and bouncing, high noise areas, and other job-related hazards. Employees are required to wear all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for the position.\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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