Machine Operator (Galvanizer)

PORTLAND BOLT & MANUFACTURING CO LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing quarterly bonus

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Disability (short & long-term)

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Galvanizer for day shift in Portland, OR. You will set up, operate, and tend hot-dip galvanizing equipment, performing tasks from cleaning to inspection as you gain proficiency.

Training is provided; no prior galvanizing experience required. You must pass forklift certification within 90 days and work safely around hot zinc processes while meeting quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No galvanizing experience required; training provided.
• Prior mechanical experience or aptitude preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor machine operation and adjust or stop equipment as needed.
• Finalize and package products for shipment.
• Operate and maintain machinery and production line equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely to move product and materials.
• Follow established production guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Portland Bolt NW - PORTLAND, OR 97210

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.50 - $24.00

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: General Labor

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

ABOUT PORTLAND BOLT

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co. has built its business success on a philosophy of unparalleled service, quality products, and on-time delivery. Established in 1912, Portland Bolt manufactures large bolts and fasteners for construction projects worldwide - including high-rise buildings, bridges, power plants, and stadiums. With facilities in Portland, OR; Bellows Falls, VT; Jordan, NY; and N. Augusta, SC, and products shipped to all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces and territories, and 31 countries, we are a growing, global organization rooted in manufacturing excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Galvanizer sets up, operates, and tends hot-dip galvanizing equipment to immerse steel parts in molten zinc for corrosion protection. Galvanizers typically start with foundational support tasks and train toward independently performing the full hot-dip galvanizing process, including pickling, spinning, and quality verification, as skill and experience develop.

GALVANIZING OPERATIONS

• Sort completed parts into the appropriate container or packaging for the next process step; run parts through the Roto Blaster
• Determine material grade and mark or paint parts with the corresponding color code
• Load and mix racks and tubs effectively for proper galvanizing coverage and handling (proficiency builds with training and experience)
• Pickle and/or spin parts to remove excess zinc, including nonstandard or unique parts as proficiency increases
• Immerse product in cleaning and coating solutions for specified times; remove and inspect for conformance to specifications
• Clean dross from the zinc tank and pit; safely add chemicals and zinc in the appropriate amounts
• Determine whether galvanizing on a part or batch meets specification; troubleshoot causes of inadequate galvanizing as skill develops

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor machine operation, adjusting or stopping equipment when problems occur
• Finalize and package products for shipment
• Operate and maintain machinery and production line equipment
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely to move product and materials
• Follow established production guidelines and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

SAFETY

• Follow all safety precautions and production safety guidelines at all times
• Safely work around and handle toxic or caustic chemicals used in the galvanizing process
• Operate safely around moving mechanical parts and equipment
• Inspect equipment and product for integrity and safety; report any anomalous conditions promptly
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and production floor
• Wear required PPE at all times in designated production areas, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed footwear

WHY PORTLAND BOLT

Portland Bolt offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Profit sharing quarterly bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Free, onsite parking
• Onsite gym
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• No prior galvanizing experience required - training provided; prior mechanical experience, general mechanical aptitude, or galvanizing experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; increasing independence expected as skills develop
• Understanding of basic units of measurement
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch
• Must become forklift certified through Portland Bolt within 90 days of hire
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and to work around heat, noise, vibration, and moving equipment
• Ability to work in occasionally wet or humid (non-weather) conditions and exposure to fumes or airborne particles