Wetout Technician I

Socket.dev; Newfoundland (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Vortex Companies is seeking a Wetout Technician I to stack liners on pallets and assist Inspectors in ensuring top quality for customers. You will read spec sheets, help with machine setups, and maintain a clean, safe work environment on a full-time schedule.

Weekly hours are typically Monday to Friday, with possible weekend/holiday shifts. This role requires physical endurance, PPE usage, and a commitment to quality and safety on the production line.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours
• Able to lift and move at least 50 lbs repeatedly
• Wears PPE as required (hard hats, vests, boots, eye protection)

Responsibilities

• Read construction and customer requirement sheets to meet specs
• Assist with machine setups and wrapping/strapping liners
• Stack liners on pallets per customer requirements
• Assist Inspectors in quality checks on the line
• Report quality issues to Supervisor promptly
• Check drive rollers before and after material runs
• Maintain clean work area and perform housekeeping
• Assist with pallet sizing and supply monitoring
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs repeatedly

Prolonged standing/walking

Manual dexterity

Job description

About the role

As a Wetout Technician I, 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!

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.