Job Information
Valmont Industries, Inc. General Shop Help (Dayshift) in Tualatin, Oregon
9700 SW Herman Road Tualatin Oregon 97062-8151
Why Valmont
Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference.
A Brief Summary of This Position
Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the General Shop Help position in Tualatin, OR Coatings Division. 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.
Dayshift's hours are from 6:30am to 3:00pm.
Essential Functions
Inspect and ensure the safe use and disposition of production fixtures, chains and hooks
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 or clean up steel for pickling or galvanizing
Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
The ability to accurately read a tape measure
The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher
Must be a physically able to stand for long periods of time (length of shift) in open air environment; wear PPE; maintain safe work environment
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
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
Certification of heavy equipment operation including forklift
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 include*:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
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.
Due to the nature of Valmont’s Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same.
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.