MACHINE CUTOFF OPERATOR

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Starting at $25+/hr

Available Shift: 1st

Brief Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Cutoff Operator is to set up and operate cutoff equipment to produce high-quality steel tubes at a precise length with a minimum amount of burr and/or scarf, and at the highest speed possible.  This position will also work closely with the quality inspector and make critical machine adjustment as needed to stay within close tolerances for ovality and straightness of all tubing produced. 

Essential Functions.

• Set up and operate any one of three flying lathe style cutoffs, one flying bandsaw cutoff, and two flying friction cutoffs
• Operator computer-controlled equipment to produce tubes at correct lengths within specified tolerances
• Ensure that tubes are cut with a minimal amount of burr and scarf
• Adust machine setups as necessary to cut evenly around the tube with no distortion on the ends
• Maintain accurate records of orders completed, footage produced, and elapsed times
• Wear all required PPE and follow all applicable safety policies
• Work with team members to share information and contribute to an effective operation

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years relevant work experience in a production environment
• Must possess basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and the ability to convert decimals and fractions (both ways)
• Sufficient communication skills to learn from and train other operators and to interact with other team members to achieve an effective operation
• Working knowledge of general shop tools such as welders, cutting torches, grinders, tape measures, and micrometers
• Must be able to read and understand simple blueprints
• Must be able to read and write legibly
• Ability to stand up to 95% of shift and able to bend and stoop up to 70% of shift

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.

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.