Industrial Painter

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Steele, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont, Steele, AL is seeking an Industrial Painter, first shift, 8-10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Paint customer product in a fast paced industrial environment wearing a fresh air hood. Fill in as back up blaster as needed. Must move large product using chain and/or straps for attachment to the crane while following all required safety standards. Complete all required paperwork including OSHA required. Take mil reading using a Positector. Must report any defective straps or chains immediately. Must follow all processes, procedures and regulations and maintain the highest of standards including no damage to product and/or equipment. Must wear PPE at all times, arrive on time, work the required schedule each week and report any damage or issues to the department supervisor immediately. Must be aware of surroundings at all times including coworkers, especially while in movement and request assistance when necessary.

Requirements

• Able to train and apply training correctly
• Able to read, write and follow instructions
• Able to perform simple mathematics and read a tape measure
• Self-supervising once given instruction/guide lines with the ability to recognize/solve practical problems/issues

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Mechanically and technically inclined preferred

Responsibilities

• Paint poles using a paint gun cartridge system
• Break down and clean gun daily
• Maintain and repair paint gun and electric/hydraulic style paint reactors
• Use a Positector for Mil readings
• Operate an overhead crane as needed to build loads
• Back up shot blaster as needed
• Mask, tape poles
• Inspect, spot, and report damage to maintain a quality product
• Make recommendations to resolve any damage or defects found in products
• Complete required paperwork
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment by wearing required personal protective equipment and following facility safety/OSHA regulations at all times
• Establish priorities and reorder priorities when necessary
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions including all required processes/procedures
• Calculate simple mathematics and accurately read a tape measure
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Assist in the training of new paint department employees
• Be a team player in a diverse group assisting in other areas/in other ways as needed or when idle.
• Be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Move large product using chain and/or straps for attachment to the crane while following all required safety standards.
• Report any defective straps or chains immediately.
• Follow all processes, procedures and regulations and maintain the highest of standards including no damage to product and/or equipment.
• Arrive on time, work the required schedule each week and report any damage or issues to the department supervisor immediately.
• Be aware of surroundings at all times including coworkers, especially while in movement and request assistance when necessary.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED