General Shop Help

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is seeking a motivated individual for the General Shop Help position in its Houston, Texas Coatings Division. The role prepares products and materials for the galvanizing process, including hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing. Available schedules are first shift, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., or second shift, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Compensation is $17.00 per hour for first shift and $18.50 per hour for second shift, including a $1.50 shift differential.

Requirements

• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Accurately read a tape measure.
• Communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.
• Lift up to 50 pounds from the ground to shoulder height or higher.
• Be physically able to stand for the length of the shift in an open-air environment, wear PPE, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness.
• Demonstrate passion, integrity, and 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.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Certification in heavy equipment operation, including forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production fixtures, chains, and hooks, and ensure their safe use and disposition.
• 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 steel pieces by hand between locations in the plant and yard.
• Perform paddling functions to improve galvanized product quality, using air guns to remove zinc needles.
• Use air- or electric-powered tools to prepare or clean steel for pickling or galvanizing.
• Assist with general plant cleanup and housekeeping.
• Work safely and protect oneself and others from accidents and injuries.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) 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, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed