Paint Preparation Specialist

7 days ago


Columbus, Nebraska, United States Valmont Industries, Inc. Full time

At Valmont Industries, Inc., we are committed to advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. We seek a highly motivated and talented individual for the Paint Prep Associate position in our Columbus facility.

About Us

We are a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity, and invests in our employees. Our focus is on creating a sustainable future, and we are proud to be a leader in the industry.

Job Description

The Paint Prep Associate will be responsible for preparing Valmont products prior to Corrocote, ensuring high-quality preparation for the Corrocote finish, and preparing the finished product for shipment. This role requires a highly driven individual who can work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Responsible for blowing shot and dust off of parts and removing all oil and contaminants.
  • Responsible for final visual quality check of poles.
  • Installs all post-finish attachments and assists with preparing poles and other products for shipping.
  • Performs basic maintenance on blasting and rigging equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistive equipment and hold the blast hose with between 90 and 120 PSI during the blasting process.
  • Ability to operate fork lifts, overhead cranes, power tools, hand tools, and blasting equipment.
  • Racks and unracks parts, brushes off, fills, sands, and cleans parts for painting.
  • Ensures high-quality products with a visual quality check.
  • Maintains and operates blast and material handling equipment safely.
  • Wears required personal protective equipment and follows facility safety regulations.
Requirements
  • Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in both non-temperature-controlled environments and outdoors.
  • Ability to spend 100% of the shift standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting in the process of preparing and/or coating all poles and parts within the department.
  • Basic working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook or similar email software.
  • The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment.
  • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
  • Operates cranes for lifting, moving, and placing loads.
  • Operates forklifts to bring materials into and out of the building.
  • Demonstrates excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $45,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure your individual and family's overall wellness needs are met.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus plan.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Dependent care.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Valmont Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do 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.



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