Sandblaster

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Salina, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Sandblaster/Painter position in the Production department. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will assist with the application of Below Grade Coatings which offers superior protection for direct-embedded structural steel, transmission poles, and cellular towers. Must have keen attention to detail and understand the importance of the quality of product we provide to our customers.

Requirements

• Minimum six months experience of sand or shot blasting in a metals production operation
• Must be skilled and proficient in setting and operating sandblasting equipment
• Must understand the process and its requirements, with a knowledge of how the blasting material abrades surfaces to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt to meet the specified finish for final coating
• Must understand containment requirements as established by the EPA and the company
• Must be able to work in noisy, high-temperature conditions
• Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs. on occasion), stooping, reaching, pulling, standing, pushing, and grasping are required
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a galvanizing/coating production facility

Responsibilities

• Shovels or pours abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper
• Adjusts valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, over surface of parts
• Directs nozzle over surface of large parts until prescribed areas are thoroughly abraded to specification
• Reads and interprets blueprints and lays out area for blasting; examines finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees