General Shop Help

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is hiring a General Shop Help in Houston, TX to assist with galvanizing prep and material handling in the Coatings Division. You will hang angles, stage tubular products, and prepare parts for galvanizing, working 1st or 2nd shift.

Duties include inspecting fixtures, wiring parts to racks, and moving steel safely in an open-air plant. The role requires basic reading of instructions, tape measure use, and safety awareness; prior galvanizing or heavy equipment experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of galvanizing experience preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow instructions.
• Experience with hand tools, gauges and basic power tools beneficial.
• Certification to operate heavy equipment including forklift is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production fixtures, chains and hooks for safe use.
• Hand wire parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing.
• Rack and move steel bundles and heavy components safely.
• Prepare and clean steel for galvanizing using tools and air equipment.
• Assist with plant cleanup and maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all safety policies and report issues to supervision.

Skills

Read tape measure

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools & gauges

Impact wrenches

Air grinders

Drills

Taps

Oxygen acetylene torches

Mill gauges

Bridge crane operation

Job description

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.

6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 77041

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?

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?

Available Shifts

1st Shift (Monday-Friday 5:00 am to 1:45 pm)

2nd Shift (Monday-Friday 4:00 pm to 12:45 am)

Compensation

1st Shift: $17.00 per hour

2nd Shift: $17.00 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential per hour = $18.50

A Brief Summary Of This Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the General Shop Help position in Houston, Texas Coatings Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual 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-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, 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.

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-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, 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.

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