28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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Starting Pay $21+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential

Available Shift: 2nd

Brief Summary

The Paint Associate Level 1 position is an individual contributor in the Paint Department. This person must be a highly driven individual that will prepare Valmont products prior to painting, ensure high quality finishes after the painting process, and package the finished product for shipment.

Essential Functions

Hang and unhang parts such as light poles, arms, bases, and small components as neededBlasts the product using a blasting cabinet and ensures the product has a sufficient blast profileResponsible for blowing shot and dust off of parts andrepairs all damaged galvanizing and removes all oil and contaminatesResponsible for final visual quality check of polesInstalls all post finish attachments and package poles and armsPerforms basic maintenance on blasting, rigging, and packaging equipmentAbility 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 shiftAbility to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoorsAbility 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 departmentAbility to operate fork lifts, overhead cranes, power tools, packaging equipment, lowerators, and blasting equipment 

Important Details

The employee is responsible for  own work Must be able to work with other employees to complete jobHelps train employees in proper packaging, blasting, and hanging techniquesMust be able to determine the acceptance or rejection of finished coated poles and small parts according to standard specifications.Extreme care is required when blasting galvanized parts so as not to remove the zinc and cause galvanized re-work  at significant cost The employee  must maintaina safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customerThe employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfactionThis position reports to the shop’s Production Manager

Required Qualifications

The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawingsBasic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email softwareThe ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issuesThe ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of peopleThe ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructionsThe ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environmentRack and unrack parts, brush off, fill, sand, and clean parts for paintingEnsure high quality products with visual quality checkMaintain and operate painting, blasting, rigging, and packaging equipment safelyPrepare paint booth, clean and set-up paint application systemWear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulationsMaintain a safe and productive working environment

Highly Qualified

High School Diploma or GED equivalentOne year of previous experience in a painting or manufacturing positionExperience operating overhead cranes and forkliftExperience using dry mill thickness gauges, wet film thickness gauges and micrometersExcellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsMust have a high awareness for safety at all timesMust be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.