End Prep Operator

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE • 5h ago

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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.

Compensation: $23.90 per hour + $2/hr. shift differential

Schedule: 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The End Prep Operator is responsible for preparing tubes by removing excess burrs and ensuring product quality through visual inspection. Key tasks include deburring both the inner and outer diameters (I.D. and O.D.) of tubes, operating tools such as handheld grinders and rotary files, and ensuring tubes are straight before passing them to the next process. The operator also coordinates with inspectors and bundlers to manage tube flow, run bundles, and ensure proper tube length for customer specifications. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a clean work area, following safety protocols, and performing basic machine operations, including running the crane and occasionally CIR pipe measurements. This entry-level position requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to lift and handle materials effectively.

Essential Functions

Operate a rotary file, bay flex grinder, and other tools to effectively deburr both the I.D. and O.D. ends of steel tubes, ensuring smooth and defect-free finishes.

Visually inspect tubes for mill marks, straightness, dents, dings, and other visible defects, ensuring they meet quality standards beforeproceedingto the next stage.

Operate groover, straightener, and oiler machines to produce high-quality tubing, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.

Roll tubes across a rack to the straightener, ensuringaccuratealignment and smooth processing.

Measure tubes as necessary to ensure they meet required specifications, using tools like tape measures or other equipment as directed.

Adhere to all required safety protocols, wearingappropriate PPEand following safety policies tomaintaina safe working environment.

Collaborate with team members, bundlers, and inspectors to share information, address issues, and ensure efficient operation and quality control.

Assistwith tube setups on the mill when changing tube sizes, ensuring smooth transitions and proper configurations.

Occasionally use a dial indicator to check tolerance levels and ensure pipe straightness and accuracy.

Maintain a clean, organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.

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

Ability to read and write legibly tomaintainaccuratedocumentation and communication.

Proficiencyin reading a tape measure, including the ability to measure in fractions.

Experience operating air and electric-powered hand tools, such as grinders or rotary files.

Strong communicationskills to effectively collaborate with team members andmaintainsmooth operations.

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, approximately 95% of the time.

Capacity to remain alert and adhere to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.

Demonstrates a strong passion for quality, integrity, and the drive to excel and produce exceptional results.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Ability tooperatora forklift

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.

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