United Felts

Wetout Technician I

United Felts  •  Martinsville, VA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a team that invests in your training, development, and long-term success, we encourage you to apply today.

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!

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.

United Felts

About United Felts

United Felts (previously Applied Felts and FerraTex Solutions) has revolutionized the world of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation. A pioneer in the development of the CIPP process, we quickly set the standard for quality in product and service. Today, we continue our unparalleled commitment to meeting the unique field application requirements of our customers so they can keep essential infrastructure flowing.

Based in Martinsville, Virginia, we manufacture all our liners in house. By owning the process from raw materials to liner delivery, we offer a level of customizability and quality control that no competitor can match. And United Felts liners are made right here in the U.S.A.

Having our own manufacturing capabilities enables us to constantly innovate, and our textile engineers have created a full portfolio of liners for a range of large diameter pipes, including UV cure and both felt and fiberglass liners—as well as specialty applications like demanding pressure pipe and potable water use. We provide both wet and dry CIPP liners, and have state-of-the-art wet-out facilities across the country to ensure timely delivery.

Plus, we're partnered with the small-diameter pros at MaxLiner and are part of Vortex Companies, which means United Felts customers can easily tap into a larger catalog of trenchless solutions for any project, including pipe and manhole lining systems; sewer robotics; mortars; epoxies and resin materials; liners and wet out services, installation equipment; contracting services, training, and field support. Together, we're United to Deliver Big.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Martinsville, Virginia
Year Founded
Unknown
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