Wetout Technician

United Felts, Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

401K

PTO

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Wetout Technician in Virginia, Chesapeake. In this full-time role, you will stack liners and assist inspectors to ensure the production of high-quality liners. The position demands physical stamina for extended periods, including lifting at least 50 lbs. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401K, and flexible working hours. Join a growing team committed to solving challenging infrastructure issues while prioritizing safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day.
• Ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs on a continuous basis.
• Able to wear required PPE such as hard hats and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

• Read construction sheet and customer requirements to meet needs.
• Assist co-workers in machine setups and wrapping completed liners.
• Stack liners accurately according to customer requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work environment.
• Report quality issues to the Supervisor immediately.

Skills

Physically demanding work capability

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Teamwork and support skills

Pallet stacking

Safety compliance

Job description

As a Wetout Technician, you will be stacking liners on pallets corresponding to the agreed customer requirements. Assist Inspectors in reviewing liners to ensure we continue to produce and supply our customers with liners of the highest quality.

What you\'ll do

• Read construction sheet and customer requirement sheet fully in order to meet the customer requirements.
• Assisting co-workers in machine setups.
• Assisting co-workers in wrapping and strapping down completed liners.
• Stacking liners on pallets neatly and correctly according to customer requirements.
• Assist Inspectors in review the liner as it comes of the line for any quality issues.
• Report any quality problems to the Supervisor immediately.
• Check drive rollers for needles prior to running coated material and after running felt material and/or at the beginning of the shift.
• When stacking liners, keep repairs out of folds.
• Consult with your Supervisor to determine correct pallet size for liner.
• Continually review supplies and report to your Supervisor any shortages.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Typical Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Able to wear required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working as required by the job.

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 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!

United Felts and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

We are a fair chance employer.

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, Inc. and Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

Our culture and opportunity

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At United Felts, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then apply today!