Shapecutter and Crane Operator
Valmont Industries, Inc., Valley, NE, United States
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Starting pay $25+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential
Available shift: 2nd
Brief Summary
The Shapecutter and Crane Operator is an individual contributor role that encompasses multiple duties including operating a shapercutter, operating overhead cranes, and managing the inventory in a plate yard, amongst many other duties. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are a must. This critical position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-sufficient individual that possesses the skills and abilities to successfully manage priorities throughout the day to prepare, load and communicate materials needed for the upcoming production schedule.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain well organized inventory locations and records, including regular cycle counts
- Understand and follow daily production schedules
- Prepare, load and communicate materials needed for next 24 hours of production schedule
- Proficient use of an overhead crane to load and unload material
- Execute movement of materials based off of daily schedules
- Locate and position material onto a burn table for processing
- Understand and interpret prints in order to program equipment correctly
- Communicate with multiple resources to gather and provide information for material movement and processing
- Remove and properly dispose of scrap from burn table
- Operate and maintain all equipment used in the material processing area
- Monitor trailer and railcar weight limits; communicate accordingly
- Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
- Perform various other duties required to ensure customer requests are met
- This position reports to the Large Pole Production Supervisor
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication skills – including both written and verbal
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and IFS.
- Proficient with basic math skills
- Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure, compass, micrometer, mag level, protractor, pressure gauges, and caliper
- Proficient in reading flatsheets and prints
- Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
Highly Qualified:
- One year of previous experience programming CNC machinery
- One year of previous experience operating a forklift
- 5+ years relevant experience
- 3+ years' experience managing inventory
Other Requirements:
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, sit and squat for up to 100% of the shift
- Ability to operate forklifts and other manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) for working in the production facility
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.
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