Painter

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. Join us and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

How You Will Contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Painter position in our CorroCote Department. We are looking for a highly driven individual to prepare products and assist with the application of CorroCote which offers superior protection for direct-embedded structural steel, transmission poles, and cellular towers. Must have keen attention to detail and understand the importance of quality for products/services we provide our customers. Additionally, you will:

• Clean and set-up paint/corrocote application system
• Maintain and operate painting/corrocote equipment safely
• Ensure high quality products and perform visual quality checks
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Be aware of potential environmental and safety implications and notify management immediately of any concerns
• Adjusts valves on equipment to regulate pressure and spray throughput
• Keep all spray nozzles clean/well-maintained for quality finishing
• Directs nozzle over surface of large parts until prescribed areas are thoroughly protected from the elements
• Examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.

What It Takes

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum six months experience in painting or corrocoting large metal items such as poles.
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• Must understand containment requirements as established by the EPA and the company.
• Must be able to work in noisy, high-temperature conditions.
• Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs. on occasion), stooping, reaching, pulling, standing, pushing, and grasping are required.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess

• A year of previous experience in a spray painting or corrocote position.

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

Note: 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.