Lead Galvanizer

Valtir, LLC; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valtir, LLC in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a Lead Galvanizer at the Orangeburg plant. As Lead Galvanizer Technician you will oversee equipment and materials, move through process tanks and zinc kettles, and serve as the expert on the galvanizing process while training and guiding department galvanizers.

You will lead the team, enforce safety protocols, maintain quality, monitor safety, efficiency and productivity, and ensure minimal waste.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to identify material by product code.
• Understanding of the galvanizing process.
• Certified to operate overhead crane.
• Ability to train employees and lead work activities.
• Ability to function as a team lead and team member.
• Familiarity with quality control.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead team by assigning tasks.
• Ensure work is performed following all Safety protocols.
• Assist in completing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain and improve quality.
• Train and ensure the safety of team members.
• Instruct galvanizers on all equipment.
• Monitor operation of work for safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Check for minimal waste and optimal quality.
• Perform general housekeeping of work areas.
• Proficiently perform galvanizing process.
• Understand changes in coating specifications.
• Understand drainage and venting requirements.
• Proficiently manage product for proper coating process.
• Maintain equipment and work environment.
• Hang, stack, unstack, and band products.
• Clean and prepare surfaces with water and hazardous chemicals.
• Determine preparedness of material for coating.
• Operate crane and forklift in the galvanizing process.

Skills

Identify material by product code

Understand galvanizing process

Overhead crane operation

Train and lead team members

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

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General Manufacturing Full Time Direct Orangeburg, SC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1892

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

About the Role:

For the Orangeburg, SC Plant, the Lead Galvanizer oversees and maintains the efficient operation of equipment and materials, including hazardous chemicals. Also, moves material through the process tanks and zinc kettles during the galvanizing process. Will ensure the accuracy of quantities & materials. As the Galvanizing Lead Technician, this position is also responsible for training and leading department galvanizers and is considered the expert on the galvanizing process. Must demonstrate and role model behaviors that are consistent with Valtir's Values.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team by assigning tasks
• Ensure work is performed following all Safety protocols
• Assist in the completion of all tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain and improve quality
• Train and ensure the safety of team members
• Instruct galvanizers on all equipment
• Monitor all operation of work for safety, efficiency, and productivity
• Check for minimal waste and optimal quality
• Perform general housekeeping of work areas
• Proficiently perform galvanizing process
• Understand changes in coating specifications
• Understand drainage and venting requirements
• Proficiently manage product for proper coating process
• Maintain equipment and work environment
• Hang, stack, unstack, and band products
• Clean and prepare surfaces with water and/or hazardous chemicals
• Determine preparedness of material for coating
• Operate crane and forklift in the galvanizing process

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Ability to identify material by product code
• An understanding of the galvanizing process
• Knowledge and ability to operate all department equipment
• Ability to train employees and lead work activities
• Ability to function as a team lead as well as a team member to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Familiarity with quality control
• Certified to operate overhead crane
• Ability to safely and efficiently perform all essential functions
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Regular and predictable attendance required