Senior Vinyl Fabricator

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. Manufacturing Management Full Time Albany, NY, Albany, NY, US Today Requisition ID: 1307 Salary Range: $28.00 To $30.00 Hourly Location: Albany, New York area Join the Explore Industries Team! At Explore Industries, we’re more than just a leader in swimming pool design and manufacturing. We’re a team driven by respect, integrity, and innovation. We believe in empowering our employees, fostering collaboration, and delivering top-quality products that set industry standards. We are hiring a Senior Vinyl Fabricator for our new, state-of-the-art vinyl liner manufacturing operation in the Albany, New York area. This is a hands‑on lead role. You will build product every day, and you will work alongside the Production Supervisor to train the team, direct the work, and keep production running to standard. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is available immediately. Key Responsibilities Fabricate vinyl pool liners and related products: cutting, welding, finishing, and inspecting to pattern and customer specification. Set up and operate RF welding, bead welding, automated cutting, and finishing equipment. Train new and current team members on approved procedures, safe work practices, and quality standards. Direct the work of production team members on the floor, working with the Production Supervisor. Share in leading and overseeing daily production with the Production Supervisor. Check work in process and finished liners against quality standards, and flag and help correct problems at the source. Support accurate production records, including material use and remakes. Keep equipment clean and running, report issues early, and support scheduled preventive maintenance. Support safe material handling and roll staging, and keep the work area organized. Provide input on methods, procedures, and improvements as the operation grows. What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications: 3+ years of hands‑on vinyl fabrication experience, such as pool liners, awnings, tarps, marine, signage, or other heavy vinyl or coated fabric products. Experience with RF or hot air welding, heat sealing, or similar seaming methods. Ability to read patterns, measurement sheets, and production paperwork accurately, with strong tape measure and fraction skills. Experience training others or leading work on a production floor. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety. Reliability, and willingness to work overtime during peak season. Ability to lift, stand, bend, and move throughout a full shift. Must be able to work on‑site in the Albany, New York area. Preferred Qualifications: Vinyl pool liner building experience. Experience with automated cutting tables or other CNC cutting equipment. Experience as a lead hand, team lead, or acting supervisor. Experience helping start up a new production line or facility. Basic equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Why Explore Industries? This is a ground floor opportunity in a brand-new operation. You will help set the standards, train the team that follows, and grow with a product line being built from the start. Training is hands‑on and on‑site. The schedule is first shift, with overtime available during peak production season. Compensation Hourly Range: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour Actual compensation will be based on experience and job-related skills. This position is eligible for overtime. Benefits & Additional Compensation Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits and programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Optional life and disability insurance Other incentive or compensation programs may be available depending on the position Learn more about us at exploreindustries.com. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Learn more about us at exploreindustries.com. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADP, Inc.