Torch Operator

United Felts; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

United Felts, a Vortex Company, is seeking a manufacturing associate in Martinsville, VA. The role involves reading construction sheets, assisting with machine setups, and ensuring correct settings and weld quality.

You will label issues, maintain safety and cleanliness, and support maintenance as needed. You’ll participate in on-the-job training (GED required) and join a team focused on meeting customer requirements with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

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 to meet customer requirements.
• Assist co-workers in machine setups.
• Assist with wrapping and strapping material.
• Report quality problems to Supervisor immediately.
• Label problem areas in the liner.
• Verify correct machine settings are in use.
• Attach leaders and keep them identified clearly.
• Clean machine parts per cleaning schedule.
• Assist with positioning of joints.
• Check welds are centered and solid.
• Ensure press roller is down during run.
• Stay in assigned working area.
• Perform maintenance duties as needed.
• Review supplies and report shortages to Supervisor.
• Work safely following company policies.

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

• 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 attaching leaders and keeping them identified clearly.
• Responsible for cleaning machine parts per cleaning schedule.
• 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.

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 attaching leaders and keeping them identified clearly.
• Responsible for cleaning machine parts per cleaning schedule.
• 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 tan 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 & Experienc e

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

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 (United Felts-Martinsville)