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GENERAL SHOP HELP

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Does miscellaneous production work to aid in production processes such as helping production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding hanging parts, providing materials tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Manual move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor.

Essential Functions:

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the General Shop Help position in the Petersburg Virginia Galvanizing facility.  We are looking for a highly driven individual that will prepare products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing. Additionally, you will…

• Clean and finish product using hand tools and/or power tools according to specification.
• Hand wire small to medium-sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking
• Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard
• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles
• Use air or electric powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing
• Inspect and identify unsafe production tools, fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discard unsafe items
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury
• Provide back up on Forklift or Cranes
• Assist in other areas of the plant as needed

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions. The ability to learn and apply training 
• The ability to be flexible within the plant (changing departments as needed) 
• The ability to use hand tools and/or power tools
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• The ability to push, pull, stand, bend, walk, and climb as job requires
• The ability to work in an outside environment
• The ability to communicate problems/needs to lead or supervisor
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

 Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months of previous experience in a galvanizing position
• Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, oxygen acetylene torches, and mill gauges
• Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.

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.

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