MIC GROUP (MIC) provides comprehensive machining and electro-mechanical assembly solutions to the most complex manufacturing challenges. MIC's headquarters is in Brenham, TX. For more information on MIC, please visit: www.micgrp.com E-Beam Welder / Operator • 4-day Monday-Thursday schedule Responsibilities include: • Set up and Operate E-Beam welder using basic fixturing • Disassemble shielding and clean chambers on E-Beam welders • Perform basic maintenance, housekeeping and material handling tasks • Monitor the operation of vacuum equipment on the E-Beam welders • Properly perform routine filament change • Perform welding duties utilizing GTAW or GMAW processes • Display proficiency in joining high nickel alloys, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys. • Read and understand blueprints, welding symbols per AWS A2.1, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5. • Knowledge of weld qualification requirements for ASME BPVC Section IX and AWS D1 is a plus. • Knowledge of ASME BPVC Section 2 is a plus. • CWI Licenses is a plus • Display proficiency utilizing measuring instruments such as tape measure, square, caliper, and protractor. • Knowledge and prior experience operating CNC machining a plus • Knowledge of GD&T tolerancing a plus. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years or more experience with operating an E-Beam Welding machine. Benefits and Compensation: Great company benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with employer contributions, climate-controlled facility, and paid vacation. Starting Pay: Competitive/Top Pay in the area Schedule: Day Shift (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Mon-Thur) Night Shift (4:00 PM – 2:30 AM, Mon-Thur) Virtual Job: false
See More Details >>2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. 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. Join a Fortune 1000 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. Essential Functions: • Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round shafts to make a pole assembly for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of round shaft, butt plate, and/or other small parts • Manually position shaft for assembly. Uses crane for lifting various components. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds • Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel • Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments • Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts. Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays • Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions • Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly • Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results • Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): • Must be able to read and write English • Ability to use common manufacturing math • Must pass GMAW rotational weld test and maintain certification • Ability to produce good welds. • Ability to read & interpret drawings, showing locations of holes & orientations. • Knowledge of safe working practices to prevent self-inflicting injuries & to prevent causing injuries to co-workers. Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED • 1+ years previous experience welding in an assembly environment • 1+ years previous experience welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment • 1+ years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools • The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance Working Environment and Physical Efforts: Work is typically performed in a manufacturing setting. The incumbent is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. No travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working on the production floor and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the manufacturing site. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in working with product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks. 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.
See More Details >>2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. 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. Join a Fortune 1000 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. A Brief Summary of This Position: The Small Parts Fitter role is responsible for interpreting drawings and making arms/small parts in accordance with the drawings. This process includes making sure that the proper parts are used, the pipe is cut the correct dimensions and formed according to established guidelines, and that a quality product is created as a result. Essential Functions: • Use shop mathematics; adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides decimals, fractions and calculates angles. • Read drawings, blueprints, specifications, and a variety of measuring instruments including tape measure, level and protractor • Fit a variety of parts to Valmont and/or Customer specifications and tolerances • Operate welding equipment to perform MIG and/or Flux Core welding to meet all applicable AWS and customer requirements • Use GMAW and/or FCAW processes to tack welding together assemblies consisting of components of various shapes, sizes, and weights. Read and interprets welding symbols • Read and interpret work orders and daily production schedules • Write entries on a daily production log to show work completed • Uses proper safety equipment and procedures • Be responsible for understanding proper use of all equipment in arms area and/or small parts, including but not limited to pipe saw, Peidrick pipe bender, arm bender, plasma, drills, welding equipment, welding positioner, cutting torch, jib cranes, deburr lathe, fitter jigs, etc… • Use motorized grinders, buffers, stone grinders, die grinders and drills to assemble parts according to prescribed specifications, codes, and drawings. • Perform visual inspections to identify material discrepancies to assure welds have been completed satisfactorily in compliance with applicable drawings and specifications • Use weld gauge to measure weld size • Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls up to 50 pounds • Must be able to operate various forklifts and electric pallet jacks to move product • Operates jib crane or overhead crane to lift and position components exceeding 50 pounds • Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): • Must be able to read and write English • Ability to use common manufacturing math • 1 year experience reading and using blueprints • 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding • Must pass GMAW and FCAW weld test and maintain certification Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications: • 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment • 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment • 2 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools • The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results Working Environment and Physical Efforts: Ambient temperatures in work area coincide with seasonal weather changes. Exposure to metal and smoke fumes due to surrounding processes. Abnormal noise level throughout the shop requiring that hearing protection worn at all times. Direct exposure to dirt, grease, mill scale, cutting fluid, rust inhibitors, and metal particles and splinters. Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks. 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. Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. • That’s the value we add.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Brenham, TX, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a projected need for 320,500 new welders by 2029. In Brenham, TX, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Welding schools, vocational training programs, and industry apprenticeships offer pathways to this lucrative career, which is in high demand due to infrastructure development and manufacturing growth.
