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Business Title:

Walpar (a Valmont Company)

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

A Brief Summary of This Position

Walpar (a Valmont Company) is currently seeking a highly motived and talented individual for the Fitter position. Walpar is the leading design and fabrication firm for overhead sign structures primarily used in the transportation industry. Our welding is one of our key differentiators in the market and is highly regarded in the industry. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will fill a highly skilled position in the Fitting Operations.

• Essential Functions: You will...
• Fit and Layout components of large steel interstate sign structures
• Work with steel pipe and other steels shapes and measure on radiused surfaces
• Read and interpret detailed drawings
• Follow fit and layout instructions described in detail drawings
• Ability to tack weld material into place
• Follow written procedures and specifications
• Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders and drills to clean and prep material for fitting and tacking
• Use overhead cranes to move and hold material in place

Other Important Details about the Role: You will…

• Use measuring tape, levels, squares and angle finders to measure distances and angles
• Maintain appropriate professional compentencies, certification, licenses, etc. necessary to perform the job

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

• 1 Year previous experience preferred in fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
  • OR graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in Fitting
• Must be able to use GMAW welding equipment for tack welds
• The ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, divide and count accurately
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs. on occasion), stooping, reaching, pulling, standing, pushing, and grasping are required
• The ability to stand 90% of a shift and work in noisy, non-climate controlled conditions
• The ability to work with small hand tools including tape measures and gauges

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of previous experience fitting in an assembly environment
• 3 years of previous experience fitting in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• 2 years of previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance
• The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions completely and accurately
• High awareness for safety
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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

• Previous work experience as a Fitter or an acceptable Technical Training Program is desired
• When circumstances permit, Walpar will provide training and opportunity to gain the necessary skills
• Ability to use common manufacturing and fabrication math

• The ability to use a calculator and a tape measure
• The ability to read, write and follow non-complex instructions in english
• Limited technology knowledge to enter time and labor functions as well as request time off

EFFORT

Physical Effort

Work is performed in a noisy, non-climate controlled space. The workstation requires 90% standing or greater while performing the operations. Most material is moved utilizing overhead and jib cranes. Some lifting, pushing, pulling, etc may be required from time-to-time to position the material for crane movement or to adjust in position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lift/Carry:

Body Mechanics

10 Lbs. Or less

X

Bend

X

11 - 20 Lbs.

X

Squat / Kneel

X

21 - 50 Lbs.

X

Twist/Turn

X

51 - 100 Lbs.

X

Climb

X

100 Lbs.

X

Crawl

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Push/Pull

Reach Outward

X

12 Lbs. Or less

X

Hand/Finger Manipulation

X

13 - 25 Lbs.

X

Stand

X

26 - 40 Lbs.

X

Walk

X

41 - 100 Lbs.

X

Sit

X

Computer Ergonomics

Drive

Keyboard

X

Automatic

X

Standard

X

LEGEND N =Never R =Rarely 1-4% O =Occasional 5-33% F =Frequent 34-66% C =Constant 67-100%

Mental and Visual Effort

• Concentrated mental and visual attention involving planning and laying out of complex work
• Concentrated and exacting mental and visual attention involving planning and the setting up of complex work

Responsibility for Equipment and Process and Product

• You will be responsible for the care and use of welding equipment provided for you
• You will be responsible for the care and use of overhead crane equipment provided for you
• You will be responsible for value added product in your work area
• Damage is possible but exercise of ordinary care and attention will prevent loss

Responsibility for Safety of Others

As part of our safety program you will be expected to participate and adhere to any and all safety rules and practices. You will also be required to participate in safety training from time-to-time.

Responsibility for Work of Others

• You will likely work in a team enviroment
• Responsible for own work and for one other person

Approvals:

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HRIS Information Needed to Create Position and Requisition:

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.