Machine Operator (Galvanizer)

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,471,680 - 68,769,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Galvanizer to set up, operate, and tend hot-dip galvanizing equipment, ensuring corrosion protection for steel parts. Training will be provided; duties include processing, inspection, and safe handling of equipment.

The role supports production through to packaging and shipment, with a focus on quality and efficiency. Compensation reflects a daytime, full-time schedule in Portland, OR, with opportunity to advance as skills grow and responsibilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No galvanizing experience needed—training provided.
• Prior mechanical experience or aptitude preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend hot-dip galvanizing equipment.
• Sort parts and prepare for processing; ensure proper color code marking.
• Load racks and maintain galvanizing coverage; follow safety guidelines.
• Inspect finished parts and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely and maintain work area cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PORTLAND, OR 97210Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.50 - $24.00Job Shift: DayJob Category: General LaborSchedule: 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)

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 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