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A Brief Summary of This Position

Valmont is currently seeking Full and Part Time highly motivated and talented individual for theGeneral Shop Help position in West Point, Nebraska Coatings Division.We have multiple shifts available and are looking for ahighlydriven individuals 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.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

JOB CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

The employee is continually exposed to a working environment consisting of smoke and irritating particulate impurities, acid fumes from pickling tanks, and large quantities of windblown dust and ash produced as by-product to the process. In addition, the nature of the industry results in extreme heat in the summer (typically 10-15 degrees above outdoor temperature) and melting snow off of incoming material results in damp, cold working conditions in the winter. The winter conditions are doubly hard to manage.

Hazards

The galvanizing industry is a heavy, demanding industry that is plagued by many hazards; however, this job description assumes that many of these hazards are avoidable if properly managed by close supervision and skilled employees. Some hazards are, include hypersensitive reaction to chemical environment, heat exhaustion or aggravations created by blowing dust and ash. In addition, constant exposure to such hazards as burns, cuts, contusions of various degrees and eye injuries make the possibility for incidents high even under the best conditions.

Benefits Package

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.

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.