Galvanizing General Labor 1st & 2nd Shift

Valmont Industries; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement up to 5250 per y

Work-Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Claremore, OK is seeking a General Shop Help for 1st & 2nd shifts. You will prepare products for galvanizing by hanging, staging and prepping parts, while following safety procedures in an open-air environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting fixtures, wiring parts to racks, moving steel, and using hand tools and air-powered devices. Prior experience in galvanizing is a plus; strong safety awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate problems or needs to supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher.
• Must stand for long periods in open air environment; wear PPE; maintain safety.
• Strong safety awareness at all times.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and ensure safe use of fixtures, chains and hooks.
• Hand wire small to mid-size parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing.
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking.
• Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand within plant and yard.
• Paddling to enhance product quality using air guns to remove zinc needles.
• Use air or electric tools to prep or clean steel for processing.
• Assist in general plant cleanup and housekeeping.
• Work safely and protect self and others from accidents.

Skills

Read instructions

Tape measure

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina / endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Impact wrenches

Air grinders

Drills

Taps

Oxygen acetylene torches

Mill gauges

Bridge crane operation

Forklift certification

Job description

## Galvanizing General Labor 1st & 2nd ShiftApplylocations: Claremore OKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2831325055 Alliance Dr Claremore Oklahoma 74017-4372***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? Apply now.**A Brief Summary of This Position**Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the General Shop Help position in our Claremore Oklahoma Coatings Division. We are looking for highly driven individuals that will prepare products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing.### **Essential Functions*** Inspect and ensure the safe use and disposition of production fixtures, chains and hooks* Hand wire small to medium-sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing* Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking* Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard* Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles* Use air or electric powered tools to help prepare or clean up steel for pickling or galvanizing* Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping* Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury### **Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:*** The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions* The ability to accurately read a tape measure* The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision* The ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher* Must be a physically able to stand for long periods of time (length of shift) in open air environment; wear PPE; maintain safe work environment* 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**Highly qualified candidates will also possess:*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent* Six months of previous experience in a galvanizing position* Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, oxygen acetylene torches, and mill gauges* Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane* The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner* The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions* Certification of heavy equipment operation including forklift**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 moreValmont 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 [e-mail].