Machine Operator
PORTLAND BOLT & MANUFACTURING CO LLC
Portland
The job in short
Machine operation.
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Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-07-30
- Location as listed
- PORTLAND, OR, USA
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Portland Bolt NW - PORTLAND, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.50 - $24.00, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: General Labor, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:300m - 11:00pm
Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour
Training: We require training to be completed on day shift, 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
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