Machine Operator - WE Shift

1381 Hwy 17 North Fort Meade Florida 33841Why ValmontWe’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 PositionValmont is seeking a highly driven individual for the Machine Operator 4 position, incumbent must be able to perform set up and operate various machinery and must know how to quickly identify machine malfunction. Individual should be able to use basic hand tools in our plant operations.Essential Functions

Have knowledge of department and plant processes

Knowledge of production equipmenthand held tools used in department in a professional manner

Ability to read blue prints

Be able to read the daily layout sheet and install the correct size spiral wire in the mold to approximately match the mold sections dimensions

Perform safety audits

Participate in Lean manufacturing, Gemba and 5S

Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure

Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs

Demonstrates the ability of attention to detail of product and processes

Perform strenuous activities for a moderate duration

Maintains an attitude that unlawful or unethical actions are not accepted

Performs other duties directed by leaders and management

Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors, which conform to all Valmont safety policy and procedures

Other important Details about the Role:

Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner

Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs

Remove all debris and foreign material from mold.

Appropriately apply a thin layer of oil to coat mold skin from tip to butt

Articulate the difference in chuck bodies and wedges and install them correctly on to the mold strand.

Ability to read, measure and install the false plate per the engineered drawing

Ability to read and comprehend the daily layout sheet and install the correct size spiral wire in the mold to approximately match the mold sections dimensions.

Ability to read and comprehend the engineered drawing and determine the correct type and length of demold and install correctly and while it is flush and secured in place at the tip of the tension plate with tie wire.

Obtains initial stress jack certification from EHS.

Identify and report safety hazards

Assist with general plant clean up and housekeeping

This position reports to the Department Supervisor

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

One (1) to two (2) years of relevant experience

Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs

Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English

Communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision

Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner

Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

High awareness for safety with the ability to wear all required PPE and work in a non-temperature controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors

Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 30 pounds

Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% bending or kneeling, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing

Ability to be company trained and authorized to operate equipment and machinery

Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs

Self-Motivated ability to be internally inspired to perform task to the best of one’s ability using his or hers own drive or initiative

Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

Machine and equipment certification

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

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.

Due to the nature of Valmont’s Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same.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.