General Shop Helper – Galvanizing & Finishing

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Folsom (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Paid time off

Life insurance

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Williamstown, New Jersey is seeking a motivated General Shop Help to support the galvanizing operations within the Global Coatings Division.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork as you prepare products, handle small parts, and assist in racking, finishing, and cleanup to maintain productivity. Ideal candidates read and follow instructions, can lift up to 50 pounds, operate hand tools and gauges, and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervision.

Qualifications

• Read and follow written/verbal instructions
• Accurately read a tape measure
• Communicate problems to supervision
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Attention to detail and follow instructions
• Communicate with coworkers positively
• Passion and integrity

Responsibilities

• Work in the racking department
• Prepare products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging on spreader bars
• Stage tubular products
• Prepare small parts for galvanizing
• Hand wire small to medium–sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking
• Work in the kettle area
• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the galvanized products
• Use air guns to blow off zinc needles
• Use air or electric powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing
• Use hand-held remote control for kettle hoists
• Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury
• Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• Use air or elect to deburr galvanized products
• Use file to deburr galvanized products
• Stack materials for shipment
• Remove chains and wires and products from universal racks

Skills

Reading skills

Tape measure

Communication

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Impact wrenches

Air grinders

Drills

Oxygen acetylene torches

Mill gauges

Bridge crane

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Williamstown, New Jersey is seeking a motivated General Shop Help to support the galvanizing operations within the Global Coatings Division.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork as you prepare products, handle small parts, and assist in racking, finishing, and cleanup to maintain productivity. Ideal candidates read and follow instructions, can lift up to 50 pounds, operate hand tools and gauges, and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervision.