Welding Training Specialist

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

This individual will lead training through Valmont’s welder training program, on-the-job coaching, and administer welder qualifications per applicable AWS standards. Additionally, this role supports the improvement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of welding processes within the plant and, when required, in the field.The Weld Trainer/Technician collaborates closely with operations, quality, safety, and engineering teams to ensure process excellence, workforce development, and code compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Reports to the site Welding Supervisor and has no direct or indirect reports.
• Travels up to 20% of the time, within the United States.
• Executes training program, and maintains applicable records
• Performs process audits, reports, and corrects deficiencies
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve training
• Completes Root Cause Analysis and Deploys Corrective Actions
• Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement related to compliance, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost reduction
• Training topics include, but are not limited to:
  • Shop safety
  • Welding essential variables, and techniques
  • Engineering drawings
  • Welding Symbols
  • Welding Operational Cost & Productivity
  • Valmont Specifications & procedures
  • Quality Standards & inspection test methods
  • Defect types, cause, and repair
  • Metal cutting & gouging
  • Valmont specific processes and equipment
• Provides Hands-on training for:
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), including Metalcore & Pulse (GMAW-C, & GMAW-P)
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G)
  • Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
  • Plasma/Oxyfuel Cutting
  • Carbon Arc Gouging (CAG)
  • Grinding/Sanding

Other Important Details about the Role:

• Coaches and trains new and existing welding operators.
• Conducts welder qualification testing per applicable AWS standards.
• Orders and tracks materials, PPE, and tools as needed for welder training.
• Coordinates with the site welding team and quality department.
• Must be able to recognize safety hazards and provide a safe working environment to the trainees.

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

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum five years of experience working in a weld manufacturing environment
• A working knowledge with each of the following welding processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Metal Cored Arc Welding (GMAW-C), Pulsed Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-P), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW-G), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
• Knowledge of oxyfuel and plasma cutting operations
• A commitment to supplying a safe working environment for trainees and operators
• The ability to obtain Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) accreditations
• A working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (Ex: AWS D1.1)
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)
• Knowledge and proficiency of navigating and understanding Valmont’s quality system and standards

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Welding Technology
• Certified Welding Inspector accreditation (CWI) from The American Welding Society (AWS)
• Certified Welding Educator accreditation (CWE) from The American Welding Society (AWS)
• Certified Associate Welding Inspector accreditation (CAWI) from The American Welding Society (AWS)

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

The working environment is a combination of industrial shops, dedicated training area, classroom, and office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, as well as participate in production and team meetings (both in person and remote). The environment is challenging; the employee will be exposed to seasonal temperature changes, overhead crane traffic, loud noise, and other job-related hazards. The work can be fast paced, and stressful, the candidate must be capable of regulating their emotions, and deescalating conflict. Additionally, the candidate must have the patience to educate weld trainees with little to no prior welding experience. When performing work, the employee must lead by example and wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), use applicable safeguards, and follow applicable procedures.

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.