Wetout Technician I

United Felts, Inc; Newfoundland (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

PTO

Job summary

United Felts, Inc. is seeking a full-time associate to read construction and customer requirement sheets, assist with machine setups, and help wrap and strap liners for shipment. The role includes stacking liners on pallets per customer specifications and supporting Inspectors in quality reviews.

Employees will report quality problems immediately and work to maintain a clean, safe, efficient production area. Flexibility for extended hours and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Typical Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Read construction sheet and customer requirement sheet fully to meet customer requirements.
• Assist co-workers in machine setups.
• Assist co-workers in wrapping and strapping down completed liners.
• Stack liners on pallets neatly and correctly according to customer requirements.
• Assist Inspectors in review the liner for 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 Supervisor to determine correct pallet size for liner.
• Continually review supplies and report shortages to Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties.

Job description

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!

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.