Sewing & Torch Operator — Join a Fast-Growth Manufacturing Team

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

United Felts, a Vortex Company, is seeking a Sewing & Torch Operator to monitor materials and ensure conformity to customer requirements and QC standards. The role focuses on setup support, wrapping and strapping materials, and reporting quality issues.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, typically Monday–Friday with potential shift work, evenings, weekends or holidays. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and 401K, among others.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Check propane tank weight daily.
• 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

GED/High School Diploma

3 months on-the-job training

Job description

United Felts, a Vortex Company, is seeking a Sewing & Torch Operator to monitor materials and ensure conformity to customer requirements and QC standards. The role focuses on setup support, wrapping and strapping materials, and reporting quality issues.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, typically Monday–Friday with potential shift work, evenings, weekends or holidays. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and 401K, among others.