Crane Operator

Valmont Industries; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Salina, KS is seeking a Crane Operator for the Coatings site to safely operate the galvanizing department’s 15-ton overhead bridge crane and ensure high quality finished product.

The role requires monitoring tanks, inspecting crane components, and following safety protocols on the 2nd shift (2:30pm–11:00pm). Starting pay is $23.00/hour with a $1.00/hour shift differential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the 15-ton overhead bridge crane in the galvanizing department.
• Inspect hooks, chains and gauges; ensure crane setup thickness.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Read instructions

Fast-paced environment

Basic math

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane operations

Job description

1100 North Ohio St Salina Kansas 67401-2403

Shift available: 2nd shift (2:30pm to 11:00pm)

Compensation: Starting Pay is $23.00/hour (shift differential is an additional $1.00 per hour)

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. 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?

A Brief Summary of This Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Crane Operator position in the Salina, KS Coatings site. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will operate the galvanizing department’s 15-ton overhead bridge crane in a safe and effective manner to ensure high quality finished product. Additionally, you will…

Essential Functions

• Monitor steel products in the process tanks and zinc baths to achieve desired, high quality end result
• Inspect hooks and chains and use gauges to check thickness of the crane set-up
• Operate and maneuver the drossing equipment in a proper and safe manner
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment
• Operate radio controlled crane while standing and walking down the galvanizing process

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures with exposure to smoke and irritating particulates
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

Benefits

• 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

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 [e-mail].

About Valmont

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.