Shot Blaster

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Steele, AL

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont - Steele, Alabama is hiring a Shot Blaster for its Paint Department. The employee performs shot blasting and related paint-department tasks, including cleanup, masking and taping, reading product prints, and completing paperwork. The role requires following processes, procedures, and safety regulations; protecting products and equipment from damage; wearing required personal protective equipment; and promptly reporting damage or other issues to the department supervisor or Crew Lead. Employees must remain aware of coworkers and their surroundings.

This position works an eight-hour third shift, Sunday night through Friday morning, and pays an hourly rate plus a shift differential. Duties may also include assisting with crane operation and training as a backup painter. The role works closely with the Long Side Finishing Department.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience using a forklift and/or overhead crane.
• At least six months of experience with sandblasting or shot blasting.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to read and write and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to train and apply training in the Paint Department.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers and communicate problems and ideas effectively to coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment at all times, including a supplied-air hood; must pass a fit test and PFT.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, hold, and carry for varying periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience with sandblasting, shot blasting, or auto painting.

Responsibilities

• Shot blast poles using a shot blast hose.
• Maintain and operate shot-blasting equipment properly and safely.
• Pull and read product blueprints to understand blasting requirements.
• Perform visual quality checks to help ensure high-quality products.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and log books.
• Assist with masking and taping.
• Assist with crane operation as needed.
• May train as a backup painter.
• Work closely with the Long Side Finishing Department.
• Follow facility safety regulations and maintain a safe, productive work environment.
• Complete general cleanup and other Paint Department tasks.
• Follow work instructions and report damage or issues promptly to the department supervisor or Crew Lead.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and assist in other areas as needed or when idle.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, 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: High school or GED