Galvanizing Shop Helper — Steel Prep & Racking

Valmont Industries; Salina, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a General Shop Help in the Coatings Division to prepare products for galvanizing, hang angles on spreader bars, stage tubulars, and ready small parts for processing. You will work safely and accurately in a fast-paced plant environment.

Starting wages are $20.00/hour, with shift differentials of $1.00 for 2nd shift and $1.50 for 3rd shift. A High School Diploma or GED is required and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify unsafe production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discard unsafe items.
• 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 galvanized products using air guns.
• Use air or electric powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing.
• Assist in general plant cleanup and housekeeping.
• Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury.

Skills

Read instructions

Follow written/verbal instructions

Communicate problems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Impact wrenches

Air grinders

Drills

Taps

Oxygen acetylene torches

Mill gauges

Bridge crane operation

Job description

Valmont is seeking a General Shop Help in the Coatings Division to prepare products for galvanizing, hang angles on spreader bars, stage tubulars, and ready small parts for processing. You will work safely and accurately in a fast-paced plant environment.

Starting wages are $20.00/hour, with shift differentials of $1.00 for 2nd shift and $1.50 for 3rd shift. A High School Diploma or GED is required and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.