Welder (1st Shift)

Description

The welder will join the Valmont Irrigation team and fabricate or repair metal components using arc and gas welding equipment, following layouts, blueprints or work orders.

Core duties include fusing parts, adjusting welding settings, maintaining tooling and equipment, completing labor reports, and performing minor machine maintenance.

• Fuse and weld metal components using arc and gas welding per specifications.
• Adjust welding equipment to required settings and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain and operate production tooling, fixtures, and welding machines.
• Complete labor reports, shop forms, and move tags accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance such as replacing tips, liners, and gas cups.

Requirements

Basic qualifications require at least one month of hands‑on welding experience, ability to read measurements and instructions, strong communication, and willingness to work overtime in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred candidates possess a high school diploma or GED, one year of manufacturing or fabrication experience, AWS certification, six months of professional welding, blueprint reading proficiency, and a high safety awareness.

• Minimum one month professional welding experience.
• Ability to read measuring tapes, blueprints and written/verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Willingness to work overtime and thrive in a high‑volume environment.
• Preferred: High school diploma/GED, 1 year manufacturing experience, AWS certification, 6 months hands‑on welding, safety focus.

Benefits

The company is hiring a welder at its McCook, Nebraska facility, offering $22.65 per hour, full‑time schedule Monday‑Thursday 6:00 AM‑4:30 PM with overtime as needed.

Valmont provides a comprehensive Total Wellbeing package that may include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250, and voluntary health programs.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance (including maternity leave).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Access to voluntary health programs such as tobacco cessation and diabetes reversal.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance