About HTI Polymer, Inc.:HTI is one of North America’s largest polymer floor providers. We specialize in floor preparation and application processes for new floors and fixing ineffective floors or replacing old epoxy flooring. Our integrated approach ensures we can protect our client’s valuable assets and create ideal work environments for the safety of our client’s employees and specific business needs.Come join our family-owned team of craftsmen flooring professionals where we are looking for dependable, hard-working, self-motivated, team layers who want to advance within the profession based on talent, performance, and attitude. Applicants must be able to pass both a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. Reliable transportation to and from the job site is required, a valid driver's license is a plus. We have immediate openings in Illinois in the Western Chicago area. Must live no more than one hour from a major U.S. airport. All travel costs are paid by us and food per diem provided. Immediate positions available. Our pay matrix is at the top of the scale. Paid time off and health insurance offered after 60 days of full-time hours worked, 401k after 1 year.Job SummaryThe finisher is a key part of the installation team and responsible for the finish product of the polymer flooring by smoothing and leveling freshly poured polymer with various tools and machinery.
3 years epoxy, urethane and other polymer flooring installation experience, concrete polishing experience and/or industrial painting experience required.
Experience using required equipment, such as, trowel, chipping hammer, skill saw, planetary grinder, blaster, scarifier and shaver.
Able to hang cove strip.
Familiarity with common products used, mix ratios and material coverage rates.
Ensures strict compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations.
Inputs timely hours along with proper use/care/maintenance of equipment and materials.
Strives to meet and exceed any and all production targets.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Able to trowel 40 feet of 6” curb in 1 hour.
Can install epoxy, urethane cement, polyaspartic, and urethane sealers.
Attention to detail on taping, cut in, drains, walls, doorways and keeping product off equipment.
Can install a cover with a radius that is straight with no waves.
Can field repair basic problems on planetary grinder, scarifiers, and blasters.
Routinely checks all equipment and cords for safety.
Asks for help when needed and raises their hand when they see a problem.
Requirements:
High school graduate preferred.
Must live no more than one hour from a major U.S. airport.
Willing to regularly travel and stay out of town for various durations of time. All travel costs are paid by HTI and a food per diem is provided.
Take direction from all supervisors.
Adheres to the HTI Polymer mission statement.
Follows HTI’s safety rules and policies.
Able to work days, evenings, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, as needed.
Able to perform the following daily physical activities – work on your hands and knees, navigate any obstacles, climb ladders, stand for up to 8 hours per shift and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Reliable transportation to and from the job site is required, a valid driver's license is a plus.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.
Authorized to work in the United States. HTI uses E-Verify.
Qualifications, & Skills:
Clean appearance and shows up ready to work with proper PPE and personal tools.
Communicates well with others and has a positive attitude.
Effectively trains and mentors all laborers on the job site.
Utilizes their time and stays on task.
Can read prints for proper floor and cove detail and layout.
Can calculate the proper amount of materials needed to grout a floor and can slope floors.
Understands cure times and recoat windows of the different products and knows where to reference them.
Can properly operate a power trowel.
Knowledge of generators and the safety involved with them.
Recognizes how, why, and how to install key chases and drain details.
Can install floors using rollers, squeegees, trowels and understand why.
Can perform small projects unsupervised.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Foreman/SuperintendentManagement reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time. This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not comprehensive of all the job duties for the employee. In addition to the above each employee may be required to cross train for position(s) within the company from time to time.Exempt Status – Non-exemptCompensation Package, DOQ / DOE
Competitive Wage - DOE $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Health, Dental, Vision, & 401K Benefits
Vacation & Sick leave
Come join a family-owned team of experienced professional flooring installers! We are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.HTI Polymer, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HTI Polymer, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.HTI Polymer, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HTI Polymer, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Powered by JazzHR