Lead Galvanizer & Process Specialist

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

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.