Paint Prep Assocaite

1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601

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.

How you will contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Paint Prep Associate position in the Columbus facility. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will prepare Valmont products prior to Corrocote, ensure high quality preparation for the Corrocote finish, and prepare the finished product for shipment. A thorough knowledge of paint and paint prep procedures and practices are essential. Additionally, you will…

• Move poles and other product in and out of the blast booth as needed.
• Blast the product using the blast booth and standard blast processes and ensure the product has the required blast profile .
• Responsible for blowing shot and dust off of parts and removing all oil and contaminates .
• Responsible for final visual quality check of poles.
• Installs all post finish attachments and assist with preparing poles other product for shipping.
• Performs basic maintenance on blasting, and rigging equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistive equipment, able to 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.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job in a safe manner.
• Rack and unrack parts, brush off, fill, sand, and clean parts for painting.
• Ensure high quality products with visual quality check.
• Maintain and operate blast and material handling equipment safely.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Must be able to determine if blast profile meets required specifications.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment 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 of all poles and parts within the department.
• 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.
• Must be able to be medically certified to use the required PPE
• 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.
• Operate cranes for lifting, moving, and placing loads
• Operate forklifts to bring materials into and out of the building
• Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policy and procedures

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
• 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.

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.

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