Machine Operator (Galvanizer)

## Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

**ABOUT PORTLAND BOLT**

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co. has built its business success on a philosophy of unparalleled service, quality products, and on-time delivery. Established in 1912, Portland Bolt manufactures large bolts and fasteners for construction projects worldwide — including high-rise buildings, bridges, power plants, and stadiums. With facilities in Portland, OR; Bellows Falls, VT; Jordan, NY; and N. Augusta, SC, and products shipped to all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces and territories, and 31 countries, we are a growing, global organization rooted in manufacturing excellence.

**POSITION SUMMARY**

The Galvanizer sets up, operates, and tends hot-dip galvanizing equipment to immerse steel parts in molten zinc for corrosion protection. Galvanizers typically start with foundational support tasks and train toward independently performing the full hot-dip galvanizing process, including pickling, spinning, and quality verification, as skill and experience develop.

**GALVANIZING OPERATIONS**

• Sort completed parts into the appropriate container or packaging for the next process step; run parts through the Roto Blaster
• Determine material grade and mark or paint parts with the corresponding color code
• Load and mix racks and tubs effectively for proper galvanizing coverage and handling (proficiency builds with training and experience)
• Pickle and/or spin parts to remove excess zinc, including nonstandard or unique parts as proficiency increases
• Immerse product in cleaning and coating solutions for specified times; remove and inspect for conformance to specifications
• Clean dross from the zinc tank and pit; safely add chemicals and zinc in the appropriate amounts
• Determine whether galvanizing on a part or batch meets specification; troubleshoot causes of inadequate galvanizing as skill develops

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Monitor machine operation, adjusting or stopping equipment when problems occur
• Finalize and package products for shipment
• Operate and maintain machinery and production line equipment
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely to move product and materials
• Follow established production guidelines and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

**SAFETY**

• Follow all safety precautions and production safety guidelines at all times
• Safely work around and handle toxic or caustic chemicals used in the galvanizing process
• Operate safely around moving mechanical parts and equipment
• Inspect equipment and product for integrity and safety; report any anomalous conditions promptly
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and production floor
• Wear required PPE at all times in designated production areas, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed footwear

**WHY PORTLAND BOLT**

Portland Bolt offers a competitive total compensation package including

• Profit sharing quarterly bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Free, onsite parking
• Onsite gym
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

## Qualifications
**QUALIFICATIONS**

• High school diploma or GED
• No prior galvanizing experience required — training provided; prior mechanical experience, general mechanical aptitude, or galvanizing experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; increasing independence expected as skills develop
• Understanding of basic units of measurement
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch
• Must become forklift certified through Portland Bolt within 90 days of hire
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and to work around heat, noise, vibration, and moving equipment
• Ability to work in occasionally wet or humid (non-weather) conditions and exposure to fumes or airborne particles