Galvanizing General Labor

Valmont Industries • Claremore, OK

251d

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the General Shop Help position in our Claremore Oklahoma Coatings Division. We are looking for highly driven individuals for first and second shifts that will prepare products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing.

Requirements

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure
• The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time in an open air environment; wear PPE; maintain a safe work environment
• 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

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months of previous experience in a galvanizing position
• Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, oxygen acetylene torches, and mill gauges
• Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Certification of heavy equipment operation including forklift

Responsibilities

• Inspect and ensure the safe use and disposition of production fixtures, chains and hooks
• Hand wire small to medium-sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking
• Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard
• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles
• Use air or electric powered tools to help prepare or clean up steel for pickling or galvanizing
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED