Orenco Mfg Tech-North Bank

Orenco Systems; Sutherlin (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading wastewater management firm in Oregon is seeking an Orenco Manufacturing Technician to assist in producing high-quality products. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. Applicants must be motivated and able to follow standard operating procedures while operating various tools. This is an opportunity to contribute to sustainable water management solutions in a supportive environment. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a sense of purpose and urgency.
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings.
• Experience using personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and professional standards.
• Loads molds with raw materials.
• Reads and assembles production pieces using various materials.
• Recognizes defects and repairs them.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cooperation

Self-motivation

Ability to use power tools safely

Job description

Wish your job made a difference?

Our mission is protecting the world’s water. We work every day to support the sustainability of our most precious resource, so our people know what they’re doing matters.

Most importantly, you’ll work with supportive teammates who have a strong work ethic and are committed to doing the right thing.

Join our team and do work that matters. Visit www.orenco.com/jobs to learn more or check out the official job description (below).

Company Description

Orenco Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies. Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in‑tank pumping and filtration systems. Orenco also manufactures high‑quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state‑of‑the‑art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures.

Infiltrator Water Technologies is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry. Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems.

Apply through Express Professionals at: https://www.expresspros.com/us-oregon-roseburg

Internal applicants apply through Orenco's internal job board at: https://orenco.applicantpool.com/internaljobs

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

This is an entry to intermediate level position that exists to produce Orenco products. A successful OMT (Orenco Manufacturing Tech) will move with a sense of purpose and urgency from task to task, be cooperative, demonstrate drive/self‑motivation, stay positive in the face of difficulties, make good use of work time, work well with other team members, and retain information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KRA

Safety/Culture

• Continuously maintains Orenco Management’s safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees.
• Loads or fills molds with appropriate raw materials, pays attention to detail.
• Reads production drawings and assembles various subcomponents into finished products using epoxies, glues, resins, screws, nuts, and bolts.
• Trims, sands, grinds, drills, and/or routers fiberglass parts into accurate finished products.
• Recognizes part defects and makes appropriate repairs.
• Uses PPE (personal protective equipment) in the correct manner and performs proper chemical storage and labeling.
• Uses power tools in a safe manner, maintains equipment, and cleans work area on a daily basis.
• Pays close attention to detail when completing any task.
• Follows SOPs (standard operating procedures) and MOPs (machine operating procedures) in all areas.
• Uses tablet and computer to enter and retrieve data.
• Keeps Lead Technician and Supervisor informed of any material, equipment, safety, or quality issues.
• Reads and interprets work orders, completing projects in preparation for shipment using manufacturing drawings and established SOPs.
• Sets up and uses various jigs and fixtures.
• Boxes, packages, and labels various finished products in preparation for shipment.
• Empties shop trash cans and cardboard bins.
• Operates the cardboard compactor when needed.
• Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, which may include an occasional early and/or later shift as needed. Occasional overtime may be required.
• Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned in any area assigned.

Composites – North Bank Facility

• Processes foam to exact dimensions.
• Sandblasts and applies gelcoat consistently and with great attention to detail.
• Places vents, injectors, manifolds, bagging material, and pleats in proper locations.
• Sets up and measures materials for infusion and operates vacuum equipment.
• Applies cleaner, sealer, release agents, and RTV (room‑temperature‑vulcanizing silicone) to infusion molds in proper manner.
• Understands and complies with confined space requirements.