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Flamebonder

Vortex CompaniesMartinsville, Virginia, United StatesOnsite

United Felts & United Wetouts (formerly Applied Felts Ltd. & FerraTex Solutions), is a leading CIPP liner manufacturer and division of Vortex Companies.
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!The Flamebonder (night shift) participates in monitoring material to ensure product corresponds to the agreed customer requirements and material meets Quality Control requirements.Duties/Responsibilities:

  • 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 material.
  • Participate in reporting any quality problems to Supervisor immediately.
  • Participate in the labeling of any problem areas in the liner and completing relevant paperwork in order to keep correct documentation of records.
  • Periodically check the width of material to ensure it meets customer requirements.
  • 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 when required.
  • Make sure correct rolls are located prior to running the machine.
  • Monitor to progress of the felt strip and change the strip when needed.
  • Prior to the run, make sure number of layers is correct, previous welds are satisfactory and make sure the correct number of rolls are being utilized.
  • Propane tank weight must be checked on a daily basis.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
  • Will at times be asked to perform other duties as needed.
  • Essential Functions

Education and Experience:

  • GED/High School Diploma.
  • Satisfactorily complete 3 months on-the-job training.

Typical Physical Demands:

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
  • Requires full range of motion including eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs. on a continuous basis.
  • Must possess basic math skills.
  • 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 shift work, 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.

Life at Vortex Companies

The Vortex Companies deliver advanced trenchless technologies and turnkey services to cost effectively renew water, sewer and industrial infrastructure, providing a suite of services and products, including bypass pumping, lining and coating systems, repair materials, multipurpose cutters, pipe bursting and facility renewal. The company was built with the vision of providing a wide range of solutions under a single roof that is supported by highly experienced and trained personnel with decades of trenchless infrastructure renewal experience.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Safety First2. FastPaced Environment3. Supportive Team Structure4. Training and Development Opportunities5. Competitive Total Compensation Package6. Fair Chance Employer7. Collaborative Work Environment8. Equal Opportunity Employer
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