General Shop Helper - 1st Shift (Galvanizing Prep)

3M HEALTHCARE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; 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 is seeking a General Shop Help in Houston to prepare products for the galvanizing process, hang angles, and stage tubular products in the Coatings Division. You will handle chains, racks, and light steel work in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires reading and following instructions, tool use, and adherence to safety. Applicants should be prepared for a 1st shift (Mon-Fri) from 5:00 am to 1:45 pm with hourly compensation of $15.00.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher.
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time (length of shift) in open air environment; wear PPE; maintain a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Reading instructions

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Team communication

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Impact wrenches

Air grinders

Drills

Oxygen acetylene torches

Mill gauges

Forklift certification

Bridge crane operation

Job description

Valmont is seeking a General Shop Help in Houston to prepare products for the galvanizing process, hang angles, and stage tubular products in the Coatings Division. You will handle chains, racks, and light steel work in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires reading and following instructions, tool use, and adherence to safety. Applicants should be prepared for a 1st shift (Mon-Fri) from 5:00 am to 1:45 pm with hourly compensation of $15.00.