Rubber Goods Tech

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

West Columbia, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition

CEEUS is a member-owned cooperative wholesale distributor serving the electric-utility marketplace. From operations in West Columbia, South Carolina, and Glen Allen, Virginia, we coordinate the flow of materials and equipment from manufacturers to electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and investor-owned utilities. Our goal is not growth for its own sake. We work to become a better company by creating more value for the utilities and communities we serve.

Department | Test Lab

Reports To | Supervisor of Test Lab/Tool Repair

The purpose of the Rubber Goods Tech I position is to safely and accurately inspect, clean, test, and document insulated rubber personal protective equipment used in electrical work. This position helps ensure rubber gloves, sleeves, blankets, line hoses, and other insulated protective equipment meet applicable safety, testing, and customer requirements before being returned to service. The Rubber Goods Tech I supports the reliability of critical worker protection by following established testing procedures, maintaining accurate records, and identifying equipment that does not meet required standards.

The Rubber Goods Tech I performs cleaning, visual inspection, dielectric testing, and documentation of insulated rubber PPE in accordance with established safety procedures, customer requirements, and applicable ASTM standards & NAIL. The position also identifies noncompliant equipment, maintains accurate testing records, supports test equipment and work area upkeep, and assists with labeling, packaging, and other Test Lab activities as needed.

Detail-oriented – able to recognize cuts, punctures, deterioration, contamination, and other conditions that could make PPE unsafe.

Quality-focused – comfortable making pass/fail decisions based on established requirements rather than assumptions.

Dependable and consistent – performs repetitive testing accurately and follows the same process each time.

Able to follow technical procedures – can learn and consistently apply ASTM standards, work instructions, and customer requirements.

Good recordkeeping skills – accurately records test results, item identification, failures, and traceability information.

Mechanically/technically inclined – comfortable learning to operate, inspect, and care for dielectric testing equipment.

Organized – keeps tested, untested, passing, and rejected equipment properly separated and identified.

Good communicator and team member – reports unusual conditions, recurring failures, equipment concerns, and customer-specific requirements.

Self-motivated and accountable – able to stay productive while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Physically capable – comfortable standing, walking, performing repetitive work, and handling materials throughout the shift; the current description calls for lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Inspect, clean, and prepare insulated rubber PPE, including gloves, sleeves, blankets, line hoses, and related equipment, for electrical testing.
• Perform high-voltage dielectric testing in accordance with established procedures, safety requirements, and applicable ASTM standards.
• Identify damaged, defective, or noncompliant equipment and properly document and segregate failed items.
• Accurately record testing results and maintain required documentation for customer reporting and equipment traceability.
• Mark, label, sort, and package passing equipment for return…