What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wetout Technician position at PURIS?
About PURIS
PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900 employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.
Job Summary Description
We are seeking a skilled, reliable laborer to join our growing company. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting, operating heavy machinery, and following all site health and safety regulations. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.
Essential Job Accountabilities
PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900 employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.
Job Summary Description
We are seeking a skilled, reliable laborer to join our growing company. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting, operating heavy machinery, and following all site health and safety regulations. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Performs manual labor tasks (lifting, carrying, dragging, or pulling material, etc.) to saturate felt liners with a poly resin
- Uses hand tools as needed to ensure even distribution of resin
- Operates Company equipment, ensuring it is maintained in a clean, safe, and mechanically sound condition to prolong equipment life
- Completes daily paperwork for the saturation process and ISO requirements, ensuring it is accurate and legible for traceability purposes
- Performs saturation process in a safe manner according to all safety practices to meet internal and external customer requirements
- Performs saturation process to quality standards established by the Company for consistency and meeting customer requirements
- Possesses a positive attitude and works well in a team environment, accepting delegated responsibility from the Wetout Process Manager to ensure work is completed efficiently and to customer expectations
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous manufacturing experience a plus
- Understand, speak, and write fluently in English
- Capable of obtaining forklift certification
- Ability to work with resin and chemicals associated with the saturation process
- Ability to walk, stand, pull, drag, bend, squat and turn at the waist
- Ability to use proper lifting techniques to periodically lift a minimum of 50lbs and carry it for a minimum of 50 feet.
- Ability to work in elevated situations with ability to ascend and descend 10’ ladders and work on platforms
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by PURIS’s Code of Conduct daily
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
- Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Bonus program
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Generous PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities