Orenco Mfg Tech - Controls Standard

Company Description

Orenco Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies. Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in‑tank pumping and filtration systems. Orenco also manufactures high‑quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state‑of‑the‑art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures.

This is an entry‑ to‑intermediate level position that exists to produce Orenco products. A successful Orenco Manufacturing Tech will move with a sense of purpose and urgency from task to task, be cooperative, demonstrate drive/self‑motivation, stay positive in the face of difficulties, make good use of work time, work well with other team members, and retain information.

• Continuously maintains Orenco Management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees.
• Loads or fills molds with appropriate raw materials, pays attention to detail.
• Reads production drawings and assembles various subcomponents into finished products using epoxies, glues, resins, screws, nuts, and bolts.
• Trims, sands, grinds, drills, and/or routers fiberglass parts into accurate finished products.
• Recognizes part defects and makes appropriate repairs.
• Uses PPE (personal protective equipment) in the correct manner and performs proper chemical storage and labeling.
• Follows all safety rules diligently.
• Uses power tools in a safe manner, maintains equipment, and cleans work area on a daily basis.
• Pays close attention to detail when completing any task.
• Follows SOPs (standard operating procedure) and MOPs (machine operating procedure) in all areas.
• Uses tablet and computer to enter and retrieve data.
• Keeps Lead Technician and Supervisor informed of any material, equipment, safety, or quality issues.
• Reads and interprets work orders, completing projects in preparation for shipment using manufacturing drawings and established SOPs.
• Sets up and uses various jigs and fixtures.
• Boxes, packages, and labels various finished products in preparation for shipment.
• Empties shop trash cans and cardboard bins.
• Operates the cardboard compacter when needed.
• Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, which may include an occasional early and/or later shift as needed. Occasional overtime may be required.
• Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned in any area assigned.

• Assembles control panels according to specifications, including back plate setup, wiring, modifying, enclosing, and packaging of control panels and parts.
• Kits production work orders by cutting wires, installing crimps, cutting din rail, cutting wire tray/cover and pulling parts from bill of materials.
• Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs control panels.
• Programs circuit boards, firmware chips, and logic devices.
• Fabricates protrusions in fiberglass, metal and plastic enclosures with drills, plasma cutter, CNC Router, various pneumatic tools, etc.
• Assembles complex enclosures and electrical components.
• Makes labels using printers and engravers.
• Cuts, drills, grinds, and bends various material for assembly of control panels.
• Solders various electrical components and control panels.
• Watches for and catches BOM (bill of materials) errors and informs lead tech when found.

No minimum required

• Less than one year of experience in Orenco Manufacturing shops.
• Completion of the two‑hour Emergency Response & HW (Haz Wopper) Training, and annual follow up training is required.
• Good communication and team building skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow-through in problem‑solving and decision‑making processes.
• Ability to follow instructions, work quickly,…