Do you have a passion for precision welding and working with a variety of metals? We re looking for a Welding Technician to join our team. In this role, you ll perform wire and spot welding on aluminum, stainless steel, and other alloys to meet strength and pressure standards. You'll also align and fit fabricated parts in preparation for structural assembly Requirements for Welding Technician: Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures Must be able to pass a weld test Ability to add and subtract using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Must be able to lift 50lbs Deftness and attention to detail High school diploma or GED Responsibilities for Welding Technician Wire welding on a variety of metals and alloys Perform spot welding operations on various parts of products Position, align, and fit together fabricated plates and structural shapes Read blueprints and drawings to plan layout and procedures Pass weld test to demonstrate proficiency Lift and move materials weighing up to 50lbs Demonstrate attention to detail and precision in welding tasks Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient production processes Maintain a clean and organized work area Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment While Working for Essential Personnel: • Weekly pay- direct deposit • Holiday Bonus paid to eligible employees • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance #EssentialPersonnel #ColumbusJobs #NowHiring Ready to Take the Next Step? Call us today at (402) 562-7823 Submit your resume by clicking on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/EssentialPersonnelApplication Email your resume to columbus@essentialpersonnel.com. Don't miss out! Apply today! (Essential Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer.) INDCB
See More Details >>1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601 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. This position will work Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 hour shifts for 36 hours and be paid for 40. Why Valmont Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD. How you will contribute Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Welder position in the Columbus facility. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. A thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices are essential to ensure the quality of the product. Additionally, you will… • Work from blueprints and layouts to accurately fit structural parts or components together in shop in preparation to welding • Lay out guidelines or marks on metal parts and cut metal with a cutting torch • Weld metal structural components together in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures • Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings • Move pole shafts using an overhead crane and gather parts and materials to complete the project • Utilize all safety devises and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment • Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management • Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures What it takes Required Qualifications • Must have weld experience – preferably MIG welding • The ability to read a tape measure • Must excel in a team environment • The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions • The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner • The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment • Able to maintain an acceptable level of production, quality and attendance as determined by Management. Highly qualified candidates will also possess: • High school diploma or GED equivalent or graduation from an accredited trade school for welding • One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment • Six months of previous experience welding in a professional environment • Must have a high awareness for safety at all times • The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or production problems to departmental supervision • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Benefits include*: • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Paid time off • Employer paid life insurance • Annual performance based bonus plan • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability • Retirement plans • Dependent care • Employee assistance programs • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more. 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 >>1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601 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. Job Description Here, We Grow It's important to us that all of our employees have access to professional development and opportunities. It's how we learn and stay innovative over the course of time. One way to grow your career is through internal advancement and promotion. We like to keep our hard-working team together, so when positions come open, we tend to hire from the inside. It's just one way we recognize and reward initiative and dedication. Starting pay rate up to $31+/hr Available Shifts: Weekend and 3rd Shift How you will contribute Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for an experienced Welder position. We are looking for a highly driven individual who will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using brazing and variety of arc and gas welding equipment. Additionally, you will… • Fuse or weld metal structural components together by means of arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures • Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence • Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner • May be called upon to operate other machines in the shop Required Qualifications • Three to 5 years of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment • The ability to pass welding hand-on test and written assessment • The ability to pass and maintain weld certification to meet AWS, CWB and several other customer certifications in GMAW welding • The ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance and use them to properly weld scheduled work • Knowledge of visual weld quality, penetration and appearance for finished shafts • Knowledge of how to accurately read a measuring tape Highly Qualified • 5+ year of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment • 5 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment • American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school • Must have a high awareness for safety at all times • The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results 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, please reach out to your Human Resources Department or email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com . 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 >>Becoming a welder in Columbus, NE, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welders by 2029. Welders in Columbus, NE, can expect to earn an average wage of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $65,000 annually. Training programs through technical schools and community colleges, along with support from organizations like the AWS Foundation, offer pathways to this lucrative and in-demand career.
