Job Description

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.

Compensation: Starts at $18.00 per hour + $0.75 Shift Differential

Shift: 4:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.

How you will contribute,
Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Painter position in the Paint department. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will, while working under the direct supervision of the Paint Supervisor, be accountable for the daily activities of the Paint department at a shop floor supervision level, including Safety, Quality and Productivity of the employees working under their supervision. 

Additionally, you will…

• Maintain compliance with regulations and policies regarding the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. Records all liquid paints and solvents used during each 4-hour period. 
• Assure that painting volume is limited to appropriate levels to assure compliance with regulations and policies regarding emissions.
• Ensure that all employees working under his or her supervision are working safety and within current Valmont guidelines. Maintain acceptable housekeeping at all times.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance is completed on designated equipment and uses proper measures to assure long and productive life of all equipment and facilities. 
• Read and interprets daily work loads to determine what products are required for painting and reviews f-specs for special applications, and prioritize according to shipping and or work schedule requirements.
• Know proper operation methods of tools and equipment used by employees working under his or her supervision. Such as crane, forklift, straddle truck, conveyor systems, blasting equipment, powder and liquid painting equipment, curing oven, wrapping equipment, and thickness gauges.
• Inspect products after curing to assure a high quality of finish with proper thickness. Log thickness readings on log sheet for tracking purposes

What it takes
Required Qualifications:

• 1 year experience with powder coating and liquid coatings
• 1 year experience mixing paint to desired specifications
• Be able to read and interpret production drawings and Valmont specifications as related to coating requirements
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiar with the E-mail and mainframe computer system
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have knowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication and decimals
• Must be able to read and write

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

High school diploma/GED

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.