Galvanizing Shop Helper – Prep & Safety Focus

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 61,606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a General Shop Helper in the Coatings Division to prepare products for galvanizing, hang components, and stage materials for processing.

You will work hands-on with steel parts, use basic tools, and help maintain high safety standards in a busy shop environment. This role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to read gauges and measurements, and teamwork to support efficient production and reliable galvanizing results.

Qualifications

• Reading and following 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.
• Must have passion and integrity to excel and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products and materials for galvanizing by hanging angle on spreader bars and staging tubular products.
• Prepare small parts for galvanizing and assist in operating equipment.
• Inspect and identify unsafe production fixtures, chains, and hooks for repair or discard.
• Handle and move steel pieces safely within the plant and yard.
• Support general plant cleanup and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Read tape measure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bridge crane operator

Hand tools

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a General Shop Helper in the Coatings Division to prepare products for galvanizing, hang components, and stage materials for processing.

You will work hands-on with steel parts, use basic tools, and help maintain high safety standards in a busy shop environment. This role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to read gauges and measurements, and teamwork to support efficient production and reliable galvanizing results.