Paint Associate Level 4

valmont; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is hiring a Paint Associate Level 4 in Valley, NE. This role performs liquid painting, finishes, and packaging using spray systems and electrostatic equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards on a 3rd shift schedule.

The position requires 1+ year of painting experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, read shop drawings, and operate various cranes and coating equipment. Reports to the Production Manager with opportunities to contribute to LEAN initiatives and process

Qualifications

• 1+ year of industrial liquid painting experience including mixing and thinning paint.
• Ability to lift an average weight of 20 to 40 pounds, 40% of the time, and 50-pound containers 5-10 times per shift.
• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
• The ability to work in a team environment and meet production, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Use of liquid paint spray equipment, mixing and thinning paint, and maintaining spray equipment.
• Use of plural component spray equipment to apply a below grade polyurethane and maintain spray equipment.
• Performs deglaring process on galvanized poles after mixing chemical ingredients to proper specifications.
• Use electrostatic powder coating equipment and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Read and decipher shop drawings and reference finish specifications.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, blasting equipment, and packaging equipment.
• Prepare paint booth, clean and set-up paint application system.

Skills

Industrial painting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic math

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Electrostatic powder coating

Dew point meter

Dry film thickness gauge

Shop drawings

Job description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward?

Compensation: $28.57 per hour + ($2.00 per hour shift differential)

Schedule: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Paint Associate Level 4 is an individual contributor in the Paint Department. This person is responsible for liquid painting using air assist airless spray equipment, mixing and thinning paint, operating plural component spray equipment, maintaining spray equipment, deglaring galvanizing, powder coating utilizing electrostatic application equipment, measuring and recording coating thickness and atmospheric conditions, operating blasting equipment including centrifugal blasting cabinets and nozzle blasting, operating cranes and Lowerators to hang and unhang various product, and operates packaging equipment. Uses IFS labor reporting system, standard shop forms, move tags, reads and utilizes shop drawings. Must be able to hammer, grind, and use a variety of different tools.

Essential Functions

• Use of liquid paint spray equipment, mixing and thinning paint, and maintaining spray equipment.
• Use of plural component spay equipment to apply a below grade polyurethane and maintain spray equipment. (Similar to truck bedliner application).
• Performs deglaring process on galvanized poles after mixing chemical ingredients to proper specifications
• Use electrostatic powder coating equipment as well as performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance of the equipment
• Use measuring devices such as a dew point meter, dry film thickness gauge, and surface profile gauges
• Operate bridge cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, blasting equipment, and packaging equipment
• Read and decipher shop drawings and reference finish specifications
• Bend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds throughout the shift
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, and climb stairs and ladders
• Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record
• Ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• The ability to be forklift certified within first 90 days of the job

Important Details about the Role

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities of the department and demonstrated performance working in a team environment.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• This position reports into the shop's Production Manager
• Rack and unrack parts, brush off, fill, sand, and clean parts for painting
• Ensure high quality products with visual quality check
• Maintain and operate painting, blasting, rigging, and packaging equipment safely
• Prepare paint booth, clean and set-up paint application system

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• 1+ year of industrial liquid painting experience including mixing and thinning paint and the use of pressurized spray equipment
• Ability to lift an average weight of 20 to 40 pounds, 40% of the time (i.e., all small parts, arms and pedestal bases), and lift 50-pound containers 5-10 times per shift
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow facility safety regulations

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Experience applying powder coating materials
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts
• Experience using dry mill thickness gauges, wet film thickness gauges and micrometers
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Benefits

Valmont offers