Galvanizing Shop Helper – Hands-On General Labor

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Total wellbeing program

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Petersburg, VA, seeks a General Shop Help to support galvanizing operations. You will prepare materials, hang components, and assist in daily production tasks at the Petersburg galvanizing facility.

The role requires manual labor, use of hand/power tools, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a flexible approach to work across departments and a strong emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to learn and apply training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in outdoor environment.
• Willingness to be flexible and move across departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products and materials for galvanizing by hanging angle on spreader bars.
• Staging tubular products and preparing small parts for galvanizing.
• Clean and finish product using hand/power tools.
• Hand wire parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing.
• Move lightweight steel pieces around plant and yard.
• Assist in plant housekeeping and safety checks.
• Provide back up on forklift or cranes as needed.

Skills

Read instructions

Flexible

Hand tools

Tape measure

Lift 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Communicate issues

Passion integrity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bridge crane

Impact wrenches

Air grinders

Drills

Taps

Oxygen acetylene torches

Mill gauges

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Petersburg, VA, seeks a General Shop Help to support galvanizing operations. You will prepare materials, hang components, and assist in daily production tasks at the Petersburg galvanizing facility.

The role requires manual labor, use of hand/power tools, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a flexible approach to work across departments and a strong emphasis on safety.