Looper Operator - 1st Shift ($22+/hr)

Why Valmont
 

Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Looper Operator is responsible for maintaining a continuous strip of material between the uncoiler and the tube mill to enable a continuous operation.  Duties include operation of an overhead crane and various other equipment for unloading and handling heavy coils of steel.  The Looper Operator must be able to operate hydraulic systems and set up the entire driving system on the mill.  The position will also assist the mill operator and cutoff operator as needed.

Essential Functions

• Weld coils together to maintain a continuous strip of material between the uncoiler and tube mill in enable continuous process flow
• Load/unload steel coils on a coil tree using and overhead crane
• Use a tape measure and micrometer to ensure product meets all quality requirements
• Provide assistance during set ups on the mill as needed
• Maintain complete records of all coils used during the shift including width, gauge, pounds, and footage of each coil
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and operate the floor scrubber occasionally as time allows

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

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to use decimals and fractions, converting both ways
• Ability to operate a hand-held overhead crane
• Able to operate a forklift and obtain a Valmont forklift license within 30 days
• Able to lift ends of steel coils weighing up to 50 pounds

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Experience with a stick welder, wire welder, strip welder, plasma cutter, or cutting torch
• Experience operating a hand-held overhead crane

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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