Paint Booth Operator - 2nd Shift

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150

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Essential Functions

• Use electrostatic powder coating equipment as well as performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance of the equipment
• Use measuring devices such as a dew point meter, dry film thickness gauge, and surface profile gauges
• Operate bridge cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, blasting equipment, and packaging equipment
• Read and decipher shop drawings and reference finish specifications
• Bend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds through out the shift
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, kneel, and climb stairs and ladders
• Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record
• Ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• The ability to be forklift certified within first 90 days of the job
  
  

Important Details About The Role

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors and conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in department LEAN activities of the department and demonstrated performance working in a team environment.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• This position reports into the shop’s Production Manager
• Rack and unrack parts, brush off, fill, sand, and clean parts for painting
• Ensure high quality products with visual quality check
• Maintain and operate painting, blasting, rigging, and packaging equipment safely
• Prepare paint booth, clean and set-up paint application system
  
  

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Ability to lift an average weight of 20 to 40 pounds, 40% of the time(i.e., all small parts, arms and pedestal bases), and lift 50 pound containers 5-10 times per shift
• 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
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow facility safety regulations
  
  

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices
• One (1) year of previous experience in a painting or manufacturing position
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklift
• Experience using dry mill thickness gauges, wet film thickness gauges and micrometers
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• 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
  
  

SKILL

Educational Background

• Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and fraction conversion)
• Able to read and comprehend routings and shop drawings
• Able to use a tape measure
• Able to use a computer to enter production data, perform time keeping functions, interface with machines and other equipment
  
  

Job Training Skill Development

This job requires the employee to understand finish specifications and apply powder coating through the use of electrostatic painting equipment. At this level, the employee is responsible for inspecting parts and materials to ensure quality of product. The job also requires routine and troubleshooting maintenance activities to be performed. This job also involves material handling with the ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane. The job requires the employee to maintain the shop and work areas in a clean and safe condition. The job requires the employee to perform in-process quality checks. Progressing through each of the Levels requires passing a written test as well as a proficiency test.

Decision Making

Employee makes frequent decisions that may affect the quality of the products being manufactured. Employees will reference finish specifications, routings, and drawings to determine how to properly prepare, finish, and package the product. Some of the decisions include deciding what settings to use to meet finish specifications, deciding which areas need to be touched up, deciding if the product has a sufficient blast profile, and deciding if the product meets the required specification. These are decisions that affect the employee’s own work quality and output, as well as the work of others.

EFFORT

Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, which include hand tools, machine components, grinding equipment, powder paint boxes etc. Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders, walk on elevated equipment platforms, crouch, kneel, and bend over in the duties of the 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
  
  

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.