Job Description

801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949

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:

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Production Trainer 9 position for OK Operations. This is an individual contributor position that is responsible for providing training in pole fabrication, welding, procedures, specification, and drawings. Incumbent will be tasked to aid in the development of Welders, Fitters, and other production employees for Valmont. The Incumbent is also responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and tracking site training. The incumbent may from time be asked to assist Safety and other Managers or Supervisors in plant safety and quality assurance functions.

Essential Functions:

• The trainer is responsible for the development and training of new employees in the production areas. The trainer must ensure all new additions are instructed in the best safety practices, good housekeeping techniques, and general Valmont policies.
• Assist Management to ensure proper welding and fitting quality and other training being introduced and reinforced in the plant.
• Perform Quality Control, Safety and Production related functions when not in training and as required.
• The Trainer will instruct new hires on the proper setup and operation of Welding, Gouging, Cutting, Hand & Inspection tools, and Overhead Crane use.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret Welding symbols, Specifications, and Drawing.
• The trainer must develop, maintain, and keep a log of employee training.
• Communicate honest feedback on to Management on the trainee’s progress.
• Determine trainees in each department to assist in back end of training process and allow further growth of new employees.

Important Details about the Role:

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Candidates must be able to effectively teach the reading of Drawing, Specifications and WPS’S (Weld Procedure Specifications).
• The trainer must possess excellent communication and people skills to professionally train and acclimate new employees to the Valmont working experience.
• Candidate must be willing to work with and understand people of differing personalities and backgrounds to be an effective teacher.
• Candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Must have working knowledge of Dimensions, Drawings, Specifications, and WPS’s.
• Training and experience instructing in a classroom setting as well as the shop environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and people skills.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.

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

· Must be Safety, Quality and Production minded.

• Minimum of eight years of welding experience and five years in a production role at Valmont.
• Candidate must be willing to work with and understand people of differing personalities and backgrounds to be an effective teacher.
• Capable of training Valmont Welders, Fitters, and other production employees in multiple settings, including classroom, shop floor, and large/small groups.
• Must have the ability to Train, Coach and Develop.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):·

• A high school diploma or GED·
• Ten plus years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment, five plus years at Valmont.·
• At least one year training and instruction in a classroom or shop setting.·
• Bilingual, English - Spanish preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILL

Educational Background Requires adding, subtracting, multiplying, and use of basic math to perform calculations and conversions. Must possess adequate communication and people skills to successfully interact with other employees. Must display an aptitude for problem solving and the ability to plan for potential problems, diagnose welding problems and their cause and remedies.undefined

EFFORT Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to constantly reach outward, hand/finger manipulation and sit. The individual must frequently twist, turn, stand, and walk. The individual will occasionally be required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull up to 25 lbs., bend, squat, kneel, twist, and turn, reach above shoulder.

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.