Composite Technician

Brief Description

The Composite Technician Program provides a background in Pultrusion composite production and experience in a broad number of technical aspects of our products. The participants will be trained in every position within the Pultrusion composite production process. In addition to the production training, the participants will get exposure to concepts and techniques in various engineering, tooling and quality areas. Upon completion of the 3-month hands-on training program, participants will be placed into Technician or Lead roles within production, quality, tooling, maintenance or engineering teams. Various shifts offered including Days, Nights, and condensed work weeks.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows written work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Actively participates in department process improvement and efficiency
• Assists in documenting any changes to run variables and setup information
• Records necessary information on the work orders and turns them in daily
• Acts as a champion for safety by demonstrating and ensuring that all safety rules are being followed
• Capable of auditing a process for accuracy
• Performs other duties, in any area of the plant, as directed
  
  

Job Requirements

• A two-year degree, Bachelor’s degree, technical certificate or equivalent education required. Preferably in a technical or trade program, but any post-secondary education will be considered
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn and grow
• Ability to properly prioritize and pay close attention to details
• Able to read and write the English language
• Able to perform basic math functions and make technical measurements
• Able to work and lead with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and problem solving skills are essential
  
  

Physical Work Conditions

• The position is located on the production floor, standing for up to 8-12 hours a day
• Work with or around power tools, loud equipment, and chemicals
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.
  
  

Who We Are

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission

Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.

Values

“TRUE Values”

• TEAM –we before me
• RELIABLE –every day in every way
• URGENT –the drive to do
• ENTERPRISING –be curious
  
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• HSA employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing
• Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more)
  
  

Learn more at GEOTEK.com