475 Dietrich Road Steele Alabama 35987-2613 **_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. Major Duties and Responsibilities: + Shot blast poles using a shot blast hose + Maintain and operate shot blasting equipment properly and safely + Pull and read product blue prints for blast knowledge + Ensure high quality products with visual quality check + Complete appropriate paperwork/log books + Assist in masking/taping and UV as needed + Assist in Crane Operation as needed + May train as back up painter + Work closely with the Long Side Finishing Department + Wear required personal protective equipment including supplied air hood (Must pass an online medical evaluation and extended testing if needed) + Follow facility safety regulations + Maintain a safe and productive working environment Additional Responsibilities: + Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions + Calculate simple mathematics and accurately read a tape measure + Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner + Be a team player in a diverse group assisting in other areas/in other ways as needed or when idle. + Be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results Job Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred + Previous experience with sandblasting, shot blasting or auto painting required + Must be mechanically and technically inclined + Able to read, write, and calculate simple mathematics. + Able to pay attention to detail and understand/follow instructions + Able to train and apply training in the paint department + Able to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner + Able to recognize and solve practical problems or issues + Able to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people + Able to communicate problems and ideas effectively to co-workers, supervisors, and managers. + Minimum six months experience using a forklift and/or overhead crane + Minimum six months experience sandblasting or shot blasting + Must be able to work with minimal supervision Key Competencies: + Patience + Communication + Attention to Detail + Flexibility + Working Well under Pressure + Organization + Teamwork + Integrity + Self-supervision Physical Requirements: + Able to lift up to 50 lbs, + Able stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, hold and carry for various periods of time + Able to wear required PPE at all times: Hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, reflective vest, long sleeves, long pants, steel toed boots with built in met guards, fresh air feed hood, face shield Job Summary: Employee will complete a variety of tasks in the Corrocote department including shot blasting, general clean up, tape/masking, UVing, reading prints and completing paperwork. Must follow all processes, procedures and regulations and maintain the highest of standards including no damage to product and/or equipment. Must wear PPE at all times, arrive on time, work the required schedule each week and report any damage or issues to the department supervisor immediately. Must be aware of surroundings at all times, including coworkers. **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. Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.