V

Valmont

Global infrastructure solutions provider for utilities

Quality Control Inspector

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years of previous Quality Control experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and identify pole errors.
  • Working knowledge of welding processes, certification codes and standards, blueprint reading, and shop math.
  • Proficient ability to multiply, divide, add, and subtract, and to use decimals and fractions by converting between them.
  • Ability to use both imperial and metric measuring systems.
  • Ability to use tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, radius gauges, PI tapes, and other basic shop tools.
  • Ability to read and write legibly and computer literacy.
  • Ability to work overtime as required to meet business needs.
  • Ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
  • High awareness of safety at all times.
  • Ability to stand for 95% of the shift and bend, stoop, climb, and reach over tubing and equipment for 70% of the shift.
  • Ability to run a printer, CRT, and Data-Myte.
  • Ability to make quality decisions regarding weld quality, length, ovality, straightness, and overall appearance.
  • Three years of experience in the tubing department or equivalent is required according to the job training skill-development section.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze and interpret prints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, identify pole errors, and establish inspection and testing procedures for concrete poles.
  • Record inspection and testing data, including weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
  • Perform visual, dimensional, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle testing to verify products against drawings and customer specifications.
  • Inspect products for compliance with ASTM 123.
  • Measure product dimensions using rulers, calipers, gauges, micrometers, and other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Inspect products in accordance with Valmont WI-10.16.
  • Perform inspections and testing, concrete sampling, moisture testing, cosmetic work or profiling, and measurement of materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
  • Perform post-galvanizing toe crack inspections.
  • Inspect products for compliance with customer-specific requirements.
  • Photograph specific loads according to customer and Valmont criteria.
  • Complete required inspection documentation.
  • Perform moisture testing, check cages, read drawings, verify the demolding process, check profiles, and mark poles with correct information.
  • Check static work, break test cylinders, record data, and collect and record strand coil data.
  • Verify strand elongation according to engineered specifications on each pole.
  • Perform wall-thickness profiles according to SOP specifications and complete layouts in molds according to engineered drawings.
  • Make decisions about whether poles meet in-house or customer quality specifications.
Desired Qualifications
  • ASQ Quality Inspector certification.
  • ACI certification.
  • Current welding qualification.
  • Ability to pass the Certified Quality Inspector accreditation from the American Society for Quality within the first three years of employment.

About the company

Valmont supplies infrastructure products and engineered solutions for road safety, power, wireless, lighting, energy, mining, water management, and agriculture, designing and manufacturing steel poles, towers, lighting, irrigation, and other infrastructure components for government, utilities, and agricultural customers. These products are delivered through direct sales and long-term contracts, providing site-specific, durable solutions that support transportation, energy networks, and farming operations. It differentiates itself with a global footprint across 100 countries and 87 facilities, a diversified end-market mix, and recurring revenue from long-term contracts. Its goal is to help customers improve safety, efficiency, and resource management while supporting growth in energy, food production, and infrastructure worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Omaha, Nebraska

Founded

1946

Get referred to Valmont

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales rose 6.5% to $1.12 billion, and guidance rose July 21.
  • Infrastructure sales jumped 15% in Q2 2026, led by North America Utility.
  • Board chair transition to Catherine J. Paglia on December 26, 2026 preserves continuity.

What critics are saying

  • Agriculture sales fell 16% in Q2 2026, and Middle East disruptions hit July 21 guidance.
  • CBP inquiries from February 2026 still pressure Mexican steel tariff compliance and margins.
  • If utility demand normalizes after 2026 capacity spending, Valmont’s growth story breaks.

What makes Valmont unique

  • Valmont controls ConcealFab, strengthening 5G, broadband, and next-generation wireless infrastructure since 2026.
  • Utility backlog reached $1.58 billion on June 27, 2026, showing sticky grid demand.
  • Valmont’s brownfield capacity expansion targets mid-20% drop-through margins from utility projects.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Hendricks Farmers Elevator
Oct 22nd, 2026
9 Months: Valmont's Sales Up 6%, Earnings Up 124%: $349 Million

9 Months: Valmont's Sales Up 6%, Earnings Up 124%: $349 Million | Published on: Oct 22, 2026

Grafa
Oct 20th, 2026
Valmont Industries Q3 revenue climbs to $1.10 billion

Valmont Industries Q3 revenue climbs to $1.10 billion

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
Valmont Q3 profit hits $121.1M, beating forecasts, though revenue of $1.1B misses estimates

Valmont Industries Inc. reported third-quarter net income of $121.1 million, or $6.24 per share, on Tuesday. The Omaha-based infrastructure equipment maker beat analyst expectations of $5.70 per share, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Research. Revenue was $1.1 billion, short of the $1.12 billion analysts expected. For the full year, Valmont expects earnings of $22.75 to $23.75 per share and revenue of $4.3 billion to $4.45 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 18th, 2026
Valmont beats Q2 revenue estimates by 2.6% with $1.12B, raises full-year guidance

Valmont, a provider of engineered products and infrastructure services for agriculture, reported Q2 revenues of $1.12 billion, up 6.5% year-on-year and exceeding analyst expectations by 2.6%. The company beat earnings per share estimates and slightly topped full-year revenue guidance. Despite strong results, Valmont's stock declined 3.6% following the announcement, suggesting investor expectations may have been higher than published analyst projections. The stock currently trades at $506.79. Across the building materials sector, the nine tracked stocks collectively reported revenues that beat consensus estimates by 4.5%. However, share prices have declined an average of 2.5% since earnings were released. Carlisle Companies delivered the strongest Q2 performance amongst peers, reporting revenues of $1.57 billion, up 8.3% year-on-year and outperforming expectations by 6.3%.

Netty
Aug 10th, 2026
Valmont brings genetic testing into its personalized skincare strategy.

Valmont brings genetic testing into its personalized skincare strategy. * Written by Emily Chen * Aug 10, 2026 The Swiss skincare company is combining genetic analysis, lifestyle assessment and beauty treatments in a $1,500 program that reflects the expanding market for personalized longevity. Valmont is moving deeper into the growing longevity market with The Art of Longevity, a personalized program combining genetic testing, lifestyle assessment and skincare expertise. Developed with longevity specialist Dr. Filippo Ongaro, the initiative produces an individualized plan covering skin, sleep, mobility, nutrition and mental resilience, extending the company's traditional beauty focus into a broader interpretation of wellness. The program begins with an assessment of 146 variations across 90 genes alongside a 40-question lifestyle questionnaire. According to Valmont, the analysis considers factors including cell regeneration, oxidative stress and inflammation before informing a personalized blueprint of treatments and lifestyle priorities. Participants may then receive skincare recommendations, facials and other treatments incorporating techniques such as lymphatic drainage, fasciatherapy, Kobido and mind-body massage. The approach reflects a wider shift in the beauty and wellness industries, where personalization is increasingly moving beyond product recommendations toward biological data and lifestyle information. Valmont cites Research and Markets projections that the global longevity economy will surpass $740 billion in 2026, a market being shaped by growing interest in areas including genomics, artificial intelligence and regenerative medicine. The company's program illustrates how skincare brands are positioning themselves within that broader conversation about aging and long-term well-being. Genetic testing also introduces questions about privacy that do not arise with conventional beauty consultations. Valmont says testing is performed by certified European laboratory BMR Genomics, with participant information encrypted and anonymized in accordance with GDPR requirements. The company also states that raw genetic data remains confidential and is restricted to the individual evaluation, making data handling an important component of a service built around highly personal biological information. The Signature Longevity Blueprint costs $1,500, while personalized Mind & Body treatments begin at $295. It is currently available at La Maison Valmont locations in Madrid, Munich and New York at The Carlyle Hotel, with Beverly Hills expected to follow in 2027. Whether consumers embrace this combination of skincare and genetic analysis remains to be seen, but its arrival demonstrates how the language and tools of longevity are increasingly entering the premium beauty market.