Paint Associate 4 - Days

Paint Associate 4

The Paint Associate 4 is an individual contributor in the Paint Department. This person is responsible for measuring and recording coating thickness and atmospheric conditions, operating blasting equipment including centrifugal blasting cabinets and nozzle blasting, operating cranes and conveyor system to hang and unhang various product, and operating 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.

Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM

Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG4): $20.34

Opportunity for pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions:

• Use measuring devices such as a dew point meter, dry film thickness gauge, and surface profile gauges
• Operate bridge cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, blasting equipment, and packaging equipment
• Read and decipher shop drawings and reference finish specifications
• Bend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds through out the shift
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, and climb stairs and ladders
• Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record
• Ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• The 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 procedures
• Actively 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 results
• This position reports into the shop's Production Manager
• Rack and unrack parts, brush off, fill, sand, and clean parts for painting
• Ensure high quality products with visual quality check
• Maintain and operate painting, blasting, rigging, and packaging equipment safely
• Prepare paint booth, clean and set-up paint application system

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Ability 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 shift
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow facility safety regulations

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Knowledge of Valmont's quality procedures, standards, and practices
• One (1) year of previous experience in a painting or manufacturing position
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklift
• Experience using dry mill thickness gauges, wet film thickness gauges and micrometers
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts: Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, which include hand tools, machine components, grinding equipment, powder paint boxes etc. Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders, walk on elevated equipment platforms, crouch, kneel, and bend over in the duties of the position.

The job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 105 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Most operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Exposure to electrical hazards, grease, loud noises, powder dust, and outside elements occur continually or regularly. Extreme care should be taken to prevent damage to equipment or department personnel in the area of operations especially when performing setups. The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. Hard hats also need to be worn in designated areas. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment.

Mental and Visual Effort

The functions of this job require the employee to pay continual attention and continuous hand-eye coordinator is necessary in order to produce high quality parts. Continuous concentration is required while operating electrostatic powder coating, blasting cabinet and packaging equipment. Working in a fast-paced environment as well as the repetitious nature of this job requires both mental and visual concentration. A high degree of mental and visual concentration is needed to prevent injury to oneself, fellow workers and/or damage to the product. The use of any equipment or tools requires the employee to be alert at all times.

Computer Software: MS Office, Outlook, Excel, IFS

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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