Lined Products - Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator

Position: Lined Products - Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator I
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.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• 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

ABOUT THE JOB:
The primary responsibilities of this position 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• 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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Close Supervision:
  The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…