Lead Galvanizer

Valtir; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valtir, LLC seeks a Lead Galvanizer in Orangeburg, SC. You will oversee galvanizing operations, train team members, ensure safety, quality, and equipment integrity throughout the process.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, hands-on expertise with galvanizing, crane and forklift operations, and the ability to maintain efficient production while meeting safety standards and coating specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related experience is required.
• Ability to identify material by product code.
• Understanding of the galvanizing process.
• Ability to operate all department equipment.
• Ability to train employees and lead work activities.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Quality control

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Communication

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

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General Manufacturing Full Time Direct Orangeburg, SC, US

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