Sewing & Torch Operator

United Felts; Martinsville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

Off-the-job accident insurance

PTO

Job summary

United Felts, a Vortex Company, is seeking a Sewing & Torch Operator in Martinsville, VA to monitor material against customer specs and quality standards. You will read construction sheets, assist machine setups, and ensure correct settings and RPMs for sewing operations.

The role requires GED or high school diploma and on-the-job training; full-time, non-exempt with shift flexibility. We offer health, vision, dental, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Satisfactorily complete 3 months on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Read construction sheet and customer requirement sheet to meet requirements.
• Assist co-workers in machine setups.
• Assist co-workers in wrapping and strapping material.
• Report quality problems to Supervisor immediately.
• Verify correct machine settings are in use.
• Set sewing machine to appropriate RPM.
• Attach leaders and keep them identified.
• Fill out torch operator check sheets for each production run.
• Verify rolls/innerbags match construction sheet before line runs.
• Monitor sewn joints for defects and adjust as needed.
• Clean machine parts per schedule.
• Splice thread spools.
• Monitor sewing machine oil.
• Inspect spools of thread for quality.
• Inspect sewing machine needle daily for wear.
• Assist with joint positioning.
• Maintain weld alignment.
• Ensure press roller is down during run.
• Stay in assigned area.
• Perform maintenance as needed.
• Review supplies and report shortages.
• Work safely and keep work area clean.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Education

GED/High School Diploma or equivalent manufacturing experience

3 months on-the-job training

Job description

The Sewing & Torch Operator participates in monitoring material to ensure product corresponds to the agreed customer requirements and meets Quality Control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Read construction sheet and customer requirement sheet fully in order to meet the customer requirements.
• Assist co-workers in machine setups.
• Assisting co-workers in wrapping and strapping material.
• Participate in reporting any quality problems to Supervisor immediately.
• Label any problem areas in the liner.
• Participate in verifying that correct machine settings are in use.
• Responsible for setting sewing machine to appropriate RPM.
• Responsible for attaching leaders and keeping them identified clearly if needed.
• Responsible for filling out torch operator check sheets for each production run
• Responsible for verifying rolls/innerbags each match the construction sheet prior to the line running.
• Monitor sewn joints for defects like overlaps, gaps, skips in stitching, etc., and make appropriate adjustments.
• Responsible for cleaning machine parts per cleaning schedule.
• Responsible for splicing thread spools together.
• Monitor sewing machine oil.
• Inspect spools of thread for quality.
• Inspect sewing machine needle daily for rough edges or excessive wear.
• Assist with the positioning of joints.
• Keep a constant check of weld (centered and where possible, solid).
• Ensure press roller is down during the entire duration of a run.
• Stay in assigned working area.
• Perform maintenance duties as needed.
• Continually review supplies and report to your Supervisor any shortages.
• Work in a safe manner at all times by following the company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Will at times be asked to perform other duties.

Education & Experience

• GED/High School Diploma or previous manufacturing experience
• Satisfactorily complete 3 months on-the-job training

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday but could include shift work, weekends, evenings and/or holidays - flexibility is required as job duties demand.

Benefits

• Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, A Vortex Company, is a leading provider of trenchless infrastructure solutions, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-performance cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining systems.

Join a world-class organization at the forefront of the trenchless industry, where WE WIN BIG TOGETHER. Our culture is built on putting safety first, supporting one another, and delivering excellence in everything we do.

The pay range for this role is:

17.95 - 17.95 USD per hour (Martinsville)