Wetout Technician

United Felts, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company is seeking a Wetout Technician to stack liners on pallets according to customer requirements. This full-time position requires physical endurance for demanding tasks and the ability to lift 50 lbs regularly. The technician will assist with quality inspections and maintain a clean work environment. A competitive compensation package, including health benefits and a 401K plan, is offered. Join a fast-paced and safety-focused team making a difference in water infrastructure.

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 while working.

Responsibilities

• Stacking liners on pallets according to customer requirements.
• Assisting Inspectors in reviewing liners for quality.
• Maintaining a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties.

Skills

Ability to perform physically demanding work

Ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs

Ability to wear required PPE

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

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!

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!