Senior Paint Technician – 3rd Shift, Night Differential

Valmont Group; 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

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