Custom Fitter

A Brief Summary of This Position

This individual contributor position operates welding equipment to build and weld poles using GMAW (MIG), Flux Core (FCAW) welding. The Custom Fitter must be certified in MIG and FCAW welding to meet AWS requirements as well as specialized certifications to customer requirements. This position will be required to weld in flat and horizontal positions and rotational welds. Adjusts welding equipment to its prescribed settings, operates oxy/acetylene burning and plasma cutting equipment. Prepares poles for final weld off. Uses IFS labor reporting system, standard shop forms, move tags, reads and utilizes blueprints. The Custom Fitter may also occasionally be called upon to operate Base Press, Rounder, Straightener, and forklift provided employee is qualified. Will work on product that is up to 84 inches in diameter and up to 30,000lbs.

Essential Functions:

Set fixtures and jigs to blueprint measurements

Check set-up and first piece parts

Weld and cleaning of welds

Record labor when complete and move tag

Load on or load off completed parts

Determine when weld quality falls below acceptability and take corrective action or report to QA, Leadperson or Supervisor

Set up machines to the proper requirements so that usable parts are produced

Use blueprints to determine which weld procedure to use in order to assure weld soundness and integrity

Perform job duties of a Welder A and Welder B, as needed

Important Details about the Role

Communicates with co-employees and supervisors

Operates forklifts and overhead cranes.

Performs housekeeping duties in shop and work sites.

Requires the use of common shop mathematics, in feet, inches, degrees, and fractions, in reading complex prints, and standard specifications.

Must be able to manufacture product per shop drawings.

This position reports into the department’s Production Supervisor

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

Minimum of 3 years of welding experience

Pass and maintain weld certificates for AWS, CWB, and several other customers required certifications in GMAW and FCAW welding

Ability to read and decipher Lighting, Comm Tower and Utility blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly setup and weld scheduled work

Demonstrated ability to setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty

Make mathematical calculation in finish welding product to the proper specifications

The ability to physically perform the requirements of the tasks assigned

Accurately read and use a tape measure, compass, micrometer, mag level, protractor, versa gauge, and caliper

Ability to locate information from a computer

Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

Actively participate in department LEAN and Safety activities of the department, and demonstrated performance working in a team environment

The ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50lbs although the most frequent lift is under 20lbs.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift

Knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices

A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and IFS

Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

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 EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.