CNC Operator

CNC Operator

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?

Available Shift: 3rd Shift - Monday-Thursday - 9:00 pm-7:00 am

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $24.47 plus $1.00 per hour Shift Differential

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years

A Brief Summary of This Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the CNC Operator operates the CNC shape cutter machine with oxy-fuel and plasma torches to produce metal components.

Essential Functions

• Read daily workloads to determine what parts are required, and prioritizes according to constraint and shipping buffers.
• Determine what material is needed, check material on hand, and order any other materials needed from Stores.
• Instruct material handler on what material to load and/or unload, which material to return to Stores, how to load table to maximize productivity.
• Check material for grade, thickness, and size.
• Color-code parts as required per routing.
• Read blueprints, determine tolerances, and check parts against blueprints to ensure quality of parts being cut. Based on the appearance and quality of parts being produced, make appropriate adjustments to the processes, such as travel speed, tip size, tip replacement, gas pressures, kerf compensation, torch height, and other factors as needed to produce the desired quality.
• Perform all functions associated with operation of the CNC/DNC shape cutting machine; start-up and shutdown procedures; transfer of programs to and from the host computer; setting up the programs to produce required parts; originating programs from standard shapes; modifying programs from oxy-fuel to plasma and from plasma to oxy-fuel; adjusting kerf settings.
• Need to understand all functions on CNC (e.g., plasma cutting tips/nozzle size and speed charts, oxy-fuel cutting tips and gas pressures, kerf settings, amperage settings, standard shapes, keyboard to computer, and appropriate instruction manuals).
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly operator preventive maintenance.
• Communicate problems with CNC shape cutter or any other equipment to lead person, supervisor, and/or maintenance to ensure problem resolution.
• Use knowledge of the machine and its characteristics to assist maintenance personnel in maintaining and troubleshooting its system.
• Use and understand measuring instruments (e.g., tape measure, level, protractor, and micrometer).
• Determine optimum plate utilization to minimize scrap.
• Maintains housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Be responsible for safety and environmental issues regarding assigned area (e.g., material handling, crane use, vacuum lift use, cutting torch, hot parts, lifting weight limits, proper eye protection, proper level in water table to minimize smoke generated during cutting process).
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• 6 months previous experience reading and utilizing blueprints.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be proficient at math to include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and conversion of decimals.
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure and micrometer.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• One year of previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• One year of previous experience operating a forklift.
• One year of previous experience operating a CNC machine with G-code programming.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Ambient temperatures in work area coincide with seasonal weather changes. Exposure to metal and smoke fumes due to surrounding processes. Abnormal noise level throughout the shop requiring that hearing protection worn at all times. Direct exposure to dirt, grease, mill scale, cutting fluid, rust inhibitors, and metal particles and splinters.

Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks.

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.