Torch Operator

United Felts•Martinsville, VA

7d•$18 - $18

About The Position

The Torch Operator reads construction and customer requirement sheets to ensure customer requirements are met and supports co-workers with machine setups, material wrapping and strapping, and positioning joints. The role includes monitoring weld alignment and solidity, ensuring the press roller remains down throughout a run, checking propane tank weight daily, and verifying machine settings. The operator also labels problem areas in the liner, attaches and clearly identifies leaders, cleans machine parts according to schedule, performs maintenance as needed, and reports quality issues or supply shortages to a Supervisor. The employee must remain in the assigned work area, follow company safety procedures, maintain a clean work environment, and perform other related duties as assigned. A GED/high school diploma or previous manufacturing experience is required, along with satisfactory completion of three months of on-the-job training. The company describes its compensation package as including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, income protection insurance, off-the-job accident insurance, PTO, and more. Vortex Companies, LLC and its subsidiaries consider applicants based on qualifications and state that they are fair chance employers.

Requirements

GED/high school diploma or previous manufacturing experience.
Satisfactorily complete three months of on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Read construction sheets and customer requirement sheets fully to meet customer requirements.
Assist co-workers with machine setups.
Assist co-workers with wrapping and strapping material.
Report quality problems to the Supervisor immediately.
Label problem areas in the liner.
Verify that the correct machine settings are in use.
Attach leaders and keep them clearly identified.
Clean machine parts according to the cleaning schedule.
Assist with positioning joints.
Continuously check that the weld is centered and, where possible, solid.
Ensure the press roller is down throughout the entire duration of a run.
Check propane tank weight daily.
Stay in the assigned working area.
Perform maintenance duties as needed.
Review supplies continually and report shortages to the Supervisor.
Follow company safety policies and procedures at all times.
Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties as required.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described and other duties as requested.