Paint Associate 6

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Newberry, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Associate 6 position is an individual contributor in the Paint Department. This person must be a highly driven individual that will apply paint and/or powder coat Valmont products per customer requirements.

Requirements

• One (1) year of previous experience in a painting position
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklift.
• Ability to lift an average weight of 20 to 40 pounds, 40% of the time(i.e., all small parts, arms and pedestal bases), and lift 50 pound containers 5-10 times per shift .
• The 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 recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions .
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), follow facility safety regulations, and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Ability to spend 100% of the shift standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, balancing, stooping, kneeling and lifting in the process of preparing and/or coating of all poles and parts within the department.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices
• Two (2) year of previous experience in a painting position
• Experience using dry mill thickness gauges, wet film thickness gauges and micrometers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and fraction conversion)
• Able to read and comprehend routings and blueprints
• Able to use a tape measure
• Able to use a computer to enter production date, perform time keeping functions, interface with machines and other equipment

Responsibilities

• Use electrostatic powder coating equipment as well as performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance of the equipment
• Rack and unrack parts, brush off, fill, sand, and clean parts for painting
• Prepare paint booth, clean and set-up paint application system.
• Use measuring devices such as a dew point meter, dry film thickness gauge, and surface profile gauges
• Operate bridge cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, blasting equipment, packaging equipment, as well as overhead cranes, power tools, and lowerators
• Read and decipher shop drawings and reference finish specifications
• Bend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds through out the shift
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, and climb stairs and ladders
• Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record
• Ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• The ability to be forklift certified within first 90 days of the job
• Responsible for determine the amount of coating applied and give statisfactory or specified coatings.
• Ability to mix and blend paint for color, texture, and customer related finishes.
• Responsible for applying paint/powder coating to customer supplied parts per customer requirements.
• Blasts the product using a blasting cabinet and ensures the product has a sufficient blast profile .
• Responsible for blowing shot and dust off of parts and repairs all damaged galvanizing and removes all oil and contaminates.
• Must be able to determine the acceptance or rejection of finished coated poles and small parts according to standard specifications.
• Responsible for final visual quality check of poles and crossarms if applicable.
• Prepare finished goods for shipment.
• Performs basic maintenance on blasting, rigging, and packaging equipment.
• Helps train employees in proper packaging, blasting, and hanging techniques .
• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities of the department and demonstrated performance working in a team environment.
• Ensure high quality products with visual quality check
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• Maintain and operate painting, blasting, rigging, and packaging equipment safely
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• The employee is responsible for own work .
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job .
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees