Custom Fitter Welder 1
About the job
- Must be able to read and write English.
- Must have 3–5 years of fitting experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Must be able to calculate simple and common manufacturing mathematics.
- Must have 3 years of experience reading and using blueprints.
- Must have 3 years of experience working in manufacturing or fabrication, or have graduated from an acceptable technical training program focused on welding.
- Must pass FCAW, GMAW, and SAW weld tests and maintain certification.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet in the shop and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Must wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes at all times.
- Use the GMAW process to tack weld small components to round or square shafts and the SAW process for structural welds to create pole assemblies.
- Manually position shafts on a stationary turner and use a jib crane to position components for assembly; frequently push, lift, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Read and interpret drawings to determine parts needed for pole assembly, locate and gather staged parts, and ensure small-part attachments are correctly located.
- Use a plasma torch to cut steel and use jigs to cut holes in shafts for hand-hole rims, arm-mounting simplexes, couplings, and other small parts; wear protective goggles or a hood.
- Use measuring tapes, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles, and perform calculations with feet, inches, fractions, and decimals, using conversion tables as needed.
- Work in confined areas along the pole assembly line and move under, around, and over poles to measure and assemble components.
- Use motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble products.
- Maintain the competencies, certifications, and licenses needed to perform the job.
- Notify management of training needs and consult management before performing work for which you are not trained or comfortable due to safety or risk concerns.
- Maintain a clean and organized workplace while implementing LEAN practices.
- Set up, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment.
- Maintain an acceptable first-pass yield percentage based on shop standards.
- Work in an indoor shop environment exposed to manufacturing hazards including noise, fumes, extreme temperatures, dust, welding arcs, chemicals, smoke, and confined spaces; exercise care around sharp metal, equipment, air nozzles, material-handling equipment, slips, falls, strains, pinch points, and tripping hazards.
- Prior experience operating overhead cranes is preferred.
- A high school diploma or GED is listed among highly qualified candidate attributes.
- Five years of experience working in an assembly environment.
- Five years of experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Five years of experience operating hand and/or power tools.
- Ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance.
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
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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.
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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
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%.
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.
Catherine J. Paglia Promoted To Valmont's Board Chairman As Mogens Bay Will Retire | Published on: Jul 30, 2026
Valmont top line rises on product sales mix. Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI), based in Omaha, NE, reported top line sales for 2Q26 of $1.12 billion, up over six percent from $1.05 billion in 2Q25. The company derives its sales from two main lines of business: Infrastructure and Agriculture. Infrastructure is Valmont's primary business, accounting for 78 percent of net sales in the quarter, at $879 million, a 15 percent year-over-year increase. The unit comprises towers and structural products and solutions designed for utility, lighting, transportation, and telecommunications infrastructure markets, along with coatings services to protect metal products. The company says Infrastructure end markets remained strong, supporting sales growth of 34 percent in North America Utility and 17 percent in North America Coatings, driven by favorable pricing and higher volumes. International sales increased primarily due to favorable foreign currency impacts. These increases were partially offset by lower volumes in North America telecom markets mainly due to reduced capital spending among mobile network operators. Agriculture, accounting for the remaining 22 percent of net sales, includes center pivot and linear irrigation equipment components for agricultural markets, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture. Agriculture sales declined 16 percent YoY to $244 million, compared to $289 million in 2Q25. North American irrigation sales decreased by more than two percent due to lower volumes amid what the company says is continued agriculture market softness, partially offset by favorable pricing. International sales decreased 29 percent, driven primarily by disruptions associated with the ongoing Middle East conflict. Based on its performance through mid-year, Valmont raised its guidance for full year 2026 midpoint net sales to $4.4 billion, with Infrastructure mid-point net sales of $3.5 billion and Agriculture net sales unchanged from prior guidance of $925 million. The company's capital expenditure guidance remained unchanged at $170-200 million for the year. Valmont points out its guidance assumes that, as of July 17, steel costs are aligned with futures markets, foreign currency is based on prevailing FX rates and current tariffs apply, with no material change to the current trade or tariff environment. By John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor
Valmont Industries reported second-quarter net income of $119.9 million, or $6.14 per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $5.76 per share. The Omaha, Nebraska-based infrastructure equipment maker posted revenue of $1.12 billion, surpassing analysts' forecasts of $1.09 billion. For the full year, Valmont expects earnings between $22.25 and $23.50 per share, with revenue ranging from $4.3 billion to $4.45 billion. The company's results beat estimates from six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research.