Orenco Mfg Tech-North Bank

Position Summary

This entry to intermediate level position produces Orenco products. A successful OMT (Orenco Manufacturing Tech) will move with a sense of purpose and urgency from task to task, be cooperative, demonstrate drive and self‑motivation, stay positive in the face of difficulties, make good use of work time, work well with other team members, and retain information. The role is performed during manufacturing business hours and may include occasional early or late shifts and overtime as needed.

• Continuously maintain Orenco Management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promote, encourage, and reinforce a positive safety culture and safe practices.
• Load or fill molds with appropriate raw materials and pay attention to detail.
• Read production drawings and assemble subcomponents into finished products using epoxies, glues, resins, screws, nuts, and bolts.
• Trim, sand, grind, drill, and/or router fiberglass parts into accurate finished products.
• Recognize part defects and make appropriate repairs.
• Use PPE correctly and perform proper chemical storage and labeling.
• Use power tools safely, maintain equipment, and clean the work area daily.
• Pay close attention to detail when completing any task.
• Follow SOPs and MOPs in all areas.
• Use tablet and computer to enter and retrieve data.
• Inform Lead Technician and Supervisor of any material, equipment, safety, or quality issues.
• Read and interpret work orders, completing projects in preparation for shipment using manufacturing drawings and established SOPs.
• Set up and use various jigs and fixtures.
• Box, package, and label finished products in preparation for shipment.
• Empty shop trash cans and cardboard bins.
• Operate the cardboard compactor when needed.
• Work consistent hours; occasional overtime may be required.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Process foam to exact dimensions.
• Sandblast and apply gelcoat consistently with great attention to detail.
• Place vents, injectors, manifolds, bagging material, and pleats in proper locations.
• Set up and measure materials for infusion and operate vacuum equipment.
• Apply cleaner, sealer, release agents, and RTV to infusion molds properly.
• Understand and comply with confined space requirements.
• Be familiar with all aspects of proper fiberglass lay‑up procedures.
• Assemble fiberglass and PVC components in exact locations using epoxies, glues, and resins.
• Demonstrate knowledge of correct fiberglass types for each application.
• Understand how resin moves through various substrates based on conditions such as heat and catalyst percentage.
• Use sheeter and scissors to cut fiberglass to proper dimensions.

No minimum required.

• Less than one year of experience in Orenco Manufacturing shops.
• Completion of a two‑hour Emergency Response & Hazardous Waste (Haz Wopper) Training; annual follow‑up required.
• Good communication and team‑building skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, work quickly and efficiently both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to use and read a tape measure.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and perform multiple tasks to use time efficiently.
• Effectively communicate mechanical and/or electrical problems and part quality issues with Lead Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Product Development, and Engineering staff.
• Consistently meet production standards.
• Keep work area clean and free of safety hazards.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Be familiar with and able to follow approved safe handling and storage procedures for various composite chemicals.
• Distinguish differences in materials of similar type, look, and feel.
• Basic math skills including calculator use.
• Basic computer ability.
• Ability to be trained and safely operate various power tools and other equipment.
• Effectively communicate safety issues and concerns.
• Avoid disruptive behaviors that negatively impact the team.
• Be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice while remaining calm during confrontational or high‑pressure situations.
• Use sound judgment and follow through in problem‑solving and…