Structural Fitter

Pay: $29.35/hr. with night shift differential of $2/hr. Pay increase at 90-day to $30.38/hr and 6-month anniversary to $30.38/hr

At Valmont, Fitters play a vital role in bringing our products to life. You’ll work on the structural foundation of the steel components that support infrastructure across the globe — from utility poles and communication towers to lighting and transportation structures. Your attention to detail, ability to read prints, and commitment to quality help ensure everything we build is strong, aligned, and built to last.

What We Offer:

● Competitive pay based on experience

● ​Full Total Wellbeing benefits package (listed below)

● Consistent full-time hours with shift differentials where applicable

● Opportunities for growth in welding, fabrication, and leadership

● A clean, safety-first environment where your work is respected

What You’ll Do

As a Fitter, you’ll lay the groundwork for welders and fabricators by interpreting blueprints, aligning parts, and prepping steel components for final assembly. Your precision and layout skills help ensure the structural integrity of every finished product. Your responsibilities include:

● Laying out, aligning, and fitting steel parts according to blueprints and shop drawings

● Tack welding components prior to final weld

● Measuring and verifying dimensions for accuracy

● Operating overhead cranes and hand/power tools safely

● Maintaining a clean, organized work area

● Following all safety protocols and contributing to a high-performing team

What You Bring

We’re looking for detail-oriented, dependable tradespeople who are ready to make an impact.

Ideal candidates have:

● 1+ year of layout or fitting experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

● Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tape measures, and layout tools

● Familiarity with tack welding and fabrication processes

● Experience using overhead cranes, grinders, and cutting tools

● High school diploma or GED required

● A strong safety mindset and pride in quality workmanship

Your Work Has Purpose

From lighting city streets to powering rural communities, the products you help build directly support everyday life. At Valmont, your fitting skills aren’t just valuable — they’re essential.

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.