28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

 

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Starting pay $27+/hr PLUS $2/hr shift differential

Available shift: 3rd

A Brief Summary

The Paint Associate Level 4 is an individual contributor in the Paint Department.  This person is responsible for liquid painting using air aissist airless spray equipment, mixing and thinning paint, operating plural component spray equipment, maintaining spray equipment, deglaring galvanizing, powder coating utilizing electrostatic application equipment, measuring and recording coating thickness and atmospheric conditions, operating blasting equipment including centrifugal blasting cabinets and nozzle blasting, operating cranes and Lowerators to hang and unhang various product, and operates packaging equipment. Uses IFS labor reporting system, standard shop forms, move tags, reads and utilizes shop drawings.  Must be able to hammer, grind, and use a variety of different tools. 

Essential Functions:.

Use of liquid paint spray equipment, mixing and thinning paint, and maintaining spray equipment.Use of plural component spay equipment to apply a below grade polyurethane and maintain spray equipment. (Similar to truck bedliner application).Performs deglaring process on galvanized poles after mixing chemical ingredients to proper specificationsUse electrostatic powder coating equipment as well as performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance of the equipmentUse measuring devices such as a dew point meter, dry film thickness gauge, and surface profile gaugesOperate bridge cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, blasting equipment, and packaging equipmentRead and decipher shop drawings and reference finish specificationsBend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds through out the shiftAbility to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, and climb stairs and laddersMust possess acceptable work history and attendance recordAbility to work overtime when required for business needsThe ability to be forklift certified within first 90 days of the job

Important Details about the Role

Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and proceduresActively participate in department LEAN activities of the department and demonstrated performance working in a team environment.Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional resultsThis position reports into the shop’s Production ManagerRack 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 system

Required Qualifications

1+ year of industrial liquid painting experience including mixing and thinning paint and the use of pressurized spray 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 shiftThe 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 environmentWear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow facility safety regulations

Highly Qualified

Experience applying powder coating materialsExperience operating overhead cranes and forkliftsExperience 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.