GP - Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator

Build Your Future at NWPX At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America's water infrastructure. It's work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

The primary responsibilities of the Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator I are to prepare molds, mix resins and gelcoats and operate Chopper Gun/Gelcoat Spray Equipment to apply chop/resin combinations or gelcoat to specific thicknesses and tolerances. The work must be completed according to a master scheduling program, meet all Quality Assurance standards, and be performed safely with limited supervision. The position requires the ability to address process problems as they arise, maintain, clean and troubleshoot the equipment, and participate in laminating as required.

• Operator sets molds into spray booth area.
• Operator then proceeds to shoot laminate material evenly and thoroughly on the formed mold.
• Operator must exert great care in this process to make sure laminate thickness is even on every portion of the mold
• Operator must follow posted click count cards to ensure proper fiberglass quantity.
• When this process is completed, Operator must assist rollers by manually rolling the laminate material just applied, ensuring there are no air pockets between laminate and skin, and to provide proper mixing of catalyst and resin.
• When this is completed, Operator then starts the process over with a new mold.
• Between molds, operator must maintain and clean chop gun.
• Must maintain proper working condition of the chopper gun and related equipment.
• Position involves small amounts of paperwork/inventory as required.
• Must maintain daily cleanliness of work area and department and may be required to work in different areas not related to present position.
• Must maintain daily cleanliness of department.
• Ability to work in all environments both outdoors and non-temperature-controlled manufacturing facilities and/or warehouses.
• Must be able to work in a facility that manufactures and/or works with various chemicals and materials such as fiberglass, resin, plastic, dust, glue, primer, foam, etc.
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position

• Cooperative communication skills with all employees within the organization and outside contacts including vendors and inspectors.

• Safe handling and mixing of two-part resin.
• Operate a pneumatic hybrid resin pumping system with chopper applicator.
• Operate a Graco hydraulic reactor spray gun.
• Must wear protective equipment including respirator, paper body suit, gloves, masks, eyewear and ear plugs as required
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, managers, and co-workers
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization

• High School diploma or GED would be preferred
• 1 – 2 Years of using the referenced products and procedures with Fiberglass

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment are below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.

NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Salary Minimum: 24.3 Salary Maximum: 28