Production Associate - 1st Shift

Universal Galvanizing Inc; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Teladoc

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

401(k)

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Emergency Medical Insurance (MASA)

Paid time off

Birthday Pay

Job summary

Universal Galvanizing Inc. in Wright City, MO is seeking a production/maintenance worker to visually inspect fixtures and equipment, operate the zinc kettle hoist, and assist in moving and weighing orders.

The role emphasizes safety, PPE usage, and adherence to plant standards to ensure high-quality end products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work area, tracking orders, and assisting with loading materials while following established procedures and reporting any conditions that

Responsibilities

• Inspect production fixtures, spreader bars, lift tables, dumpers, spinners, hoists, chains and hooks for proper repair and safety.
• Operate hoist to move materials from the zinc kettle and assist in loading customer material.
• Move materials using forklift or trained methods; assist in tracking and weighing orders.
• Maintain a clean kettle and work area to meet quality standards and plant procedures.
• Follow safety rules, wear PPE at all times, and report hazards to supervisors.

Job description

Shift Start Time: 7:00 AM

Duties / Responsibilities

• Visually inspects production fixtures, spreader bars, lift tables, dumpers, spinners, hoists, chains, and hooks to insure proper repair, and baskets for productivity and safety.
• Utilizes an air wand and other methods to blow off the zinc needles and remove excess zinc.
• Confers with supervisors to report material conditions that could result in production, quality and safety issues.
• Operates hoist to lift materials out of zinc kettle.
• Inspects materials for runs, for sags, for drips, for bare areas, for holes, smothered spots, etc.
• Moves material to and from storage and production areas, loads docks & delivery vehicles by forklift, hand and other equipment when properly trained to do so.
• Receives written or oral instructions for work assignments.
• Determines applicable material and equipment needs.
• Attaches tags to material and/or marks them with pertinent information.
• Hangs/takes down racks of material using specific training methods.
• Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and picking up discarded material.
• Cleans material as specified by the customer.
• Reports material conditions that could result in production or customer problems to lead and/or supervisor.
• Assists in proper loading of customer material
• Tracks all orders.
• Counts, marks, tags all order specs including parts, customers and job numbers.
• Weights all completed jobs and/or parts.
• Maintains a clean kettle for maximum production that meets quality standards.
• Skims ash from the top of the kettle during the galvanizing process to remove residue.
• Scoops the bottom of the kettle after product galvanization to remove contamination/residue that has settled.
• Observes entire process to confirm adherence to plant standards that result in high quality end products.
• Removes basket from kettle after basket is cooked off and skimmed.
• Moves basket into spinner shield, ensures everyone is clear and spins material for approximately 5 seconds.
• Stops basket from spinning, moves basket to dumper and unhook using shovel. DO NOT USE FINGERS!
• Returns to kettle hooking next basket and pulling rod from basket to repeat the spinning process.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Assists in general housekeeping, including emptying mud pans, pumping pits and blowing down the boiler.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Safety Responsibilities/Expectations

• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Uses all PPE properly for its intended purpose.
• Inspects all equipment for wear/tear including any thinning or cracks of chains and report issues to your supervisor, the plant manager, and/or officer manager immediately.
• Follows all safety rules outlined in safety manual or discussed during orientation and meetings.
• Reminds co-workers of safety rules and PPE requirements when they are not adhering to the requirements.
• Reports safety violations to supervisor, plant manager, and/or office manager immediately.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc Virtual Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Emergency Medical Insurance (MASA)
• Paid time off
• Birthday Pay