Installer I (Vinyl Flooring)

Job summary:  Responsible for the installation of vinyl flooring in ambulances, ensuring high-quality results while adhering to safety and production standards.

Responsibilities:

• Install vinyl flooring and related components in ambulances, including cutting, fitting, and sealing.
• Prepare surfaces for vinyl installation, ensuring proper cleaning, leveling, and priming as needed.
• Measure and cut vinyl flooring accurately to fit complex vehicle layouts.
• Installation of all non-electrical interior/exterior components and hardware.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment used in vinyl floor installation.
• Work with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve installation challenges.
• Document installation processes and report any material or equipment issues.
• Assist in inventory management, including tracking vinyl materials and adhesives.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Pay close attention to detail to ensure precision and quality.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize tasks to meet production deadlines.
• Assist in training other installers as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Comply with company safety and 5S standards.
• Meet QA and QC standards for all installations.
• Adhere to company conduct and attendance policies.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.
• Ensure all hazardous waste containers are sealed when not in use.
• Understand and follow the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, including spill response and evacuation procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions in English.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and layouts.
• Familiarity with measuring tools (linear and other devices).
• One year of experience in a manufacturing or related environment preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Fundamental knowledge of power tools and pneumatic equipment.
• Understanding of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Basic math skills.
• Hazardous materials handling training.
• Familiarity with adhesives, sealants, and vinyl flooring installation techniques.

Physical Demands:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Other physical requirements include:

• Regularly lift and move up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Work in various physical positions (squatting, kneeling, bending, etc.).
• Work with arms raised above head.
• Work from ladders or scaffolding as needed.
• Stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Operate hand, air, power tools, and machinery safely.
• Operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Tolerate heat up to 105°F and noisy, dusty conditions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is elevated.

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required:

• Safety glasses

• Earplugs
• Closed toed shoes
• Knee pads
• Gloves

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