Vartega is a technology development company specializing in the carbon fiber-reinforced plastic recycling process. We have developed alternative technology, processes, and equipment to provide low-cost carbon fiber for use in mass market applications.

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Innovative low-cost recycling of carbon fiber for sustainable, mass-market applications.

<div><div>Now Hiring: Production Technician Are you passionate about sustainable manufacturing and advanced materials? Vartega is leading the charge in making carbon fiber more accessible across industries by solving the world's toughest advanced materials recycling challenges. We're seeking Production Technicians to join our innovative team. About Us At Vartega, we believe in the power of our core values: Accountability, Action, Collaboration, Communication, and Respect. These principles drive everything we do as we work to transform the carbon fiber industry. Key Responsibilities: - Operate carbon fiber process equipment for recycling and product formation - Maintain accurate production and inventory records through manual and electronic documentation - Collaborate with engineers to optimize manufacturing processes and update standard procedures - Track production improvements through change management database - Perform quality control testing and create product datasheets - Support equipment maintenance planning and execution - Assist with process expansion projects - Manage product logistics including storage, labeling, and shipping - Actively contribute to our Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems Required Education and Experience: - Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience - Carbon fiber/composites experience preferred - Training in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies preferred Essential Skills: - Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities - Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations - Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes - Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail - Proven problem-solving abilities in team environments - Strong time management skills and deadline-oriented - Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite - Passion for recycling, advanced materials, and cleantech Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand for extended periods in factory settings - Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds - Manual dexterity for equipment handling - Comfortable alternating between factory floor and desk work- Comfortable wearing required PPE such as a Tvek suit and an air respirator throughout the entire shift  Why Join Vartega?We offer more than just a job - we offer a career with purpose! Our benefits package includes: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Performance and equity incentive packages - Generous paid time off and parental leave - Professional development opportunities - Potential for advancement in a growing organization - Collaborative, safety-focused work environment - Opportunity to make a real impact in sustainable manufacturing Join us in revolutionizing the carbon fiber industry while building a rewarding career in clean technology. At Vartega, your perspective matters, and your contributions drive our success. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team! Deadline to apply: April 11, 2025 Vartega is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.</div></div>

Production Technician

<div><div>About VartegaVartega is making carbon fiber more accessible to more industries by solving the world’s toughest advanced materials recycling challenges.  If you share our core values of Accountability, Action, Collaboration, Communication, and Respect apply here: <a href="https://vartega.bamboohr.com/careers">https://vartega.bamboohr.com/careers</a> Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety will continue to develop Vartega’s EHS strategy and will be responsible for its implementation through policies, procedures, and culture development.  This role will ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations, while concurrently developing and driving an EHS strategy that positions Vartega as a world-class manufacturing company.   In addition to EHS leadership, the Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety will have the opportunity to contribute to the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.  These may relate to sustainable manufacturing, supply chain, and life cycle management, as well as social, community, and the company’s overall long-term CSR-focused initiatives.     Daily duties will vary but may include any of the following activities: <ul><li>Maintain Vartega’s Corporate Environmental Health &amp; Safety program </li><li>Demonstrate commitment to an Incident-free Environment through own actions and mentoring others</li><li>Guide and document compliance with all environmental health &amp; safety regulatory requirements</li><li>Coordinate the preparation, review, and approval (as appropriate) of EHS-related regulatory submissions</li><li>Collaborate with human resources and legal counsel for EHS-related activities</li><li>Manage worker’s compensation cases and maintain OSHA recordable process</li><li>Interface with external safety, environmental, or compliance authorities </li><li>Establish, track, and report EHS key performance indicators</li><li>Partner with Vartega’s leadership team to develop, implement, and provide training to meet company safety standards </li><li>Facilitate the Safety Committee to engage employees in a culture of safety</li><li>Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA) events</li><li>Work with internal and external resources to track and maintain compliance and continued improvement for Vartega’s ISO and GRS program</li><li>Contribute to the Management of Change process as it applies to the identification and mitigation of EHS-related risks</li><li>Work with other departments to perform risk assessments of new processes or procedures</li><li>Engage with the vision, mission, and values of Vartega and emulate this culture within the company’s work environment</li></ul> Requirements<ul><li>Experience in proactive EHS leadership role; identifying gaps, setting targets, and cooperating with staff from other departments to achieve targets</li><li>Proficiency with federal and state EHS regulations</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, safety management, industrial hygiene or related field OR equivalent combination of education and work experience</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to walk through facilities for extended periods</li><li>Capable of wearing required PPE</li><li>Valid driver's license</li><li>0-10% travel</li><li>Primary work environment is facility-based with regular floor presence</li></ul> Preferred Education and Skills:<ul><li>5+ years of EHS-related experience</li><li>Industrial Hygiene technical skills including collection of area and personal samples related to airborne contaminants, noise and ventilation assessments.</li><li>CSP or CIH certifications or path towards certifications </li><li>Proficiency in Excel, Word and other Microsoft products and Google Workspace</li><li>Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001</li><li>Familiarity with GRS</li></ul> Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Why Join Vartega? We offer more than just a job - we offer a career with purpose! Our benefits package includes: <ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.</li><li>Matching 401(k).</li><li>Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment Policy.</li><li>Short &amp; Long Term Disability.</li><li>Generous paid time off and parental leave.</li><li>Professional development opportunities.</li><li>Performance and equity incentive packages.</li><li>Potential for advancement in a growing organization.</li><li>Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.</li><li>Opportunity to make a real impact in sustainable manufacturing.</li></ul> Join us in revolutionizing the carbon fiber industry while building a rewarding career in clean technology. At Vartega, your perspective matters, and your contributions drive our success.  Application Deadline<ul><li>March 17, 2025</li></ul></div></div>

Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety

<div><div>About VartegaVartega is making carbon fiber more accessible to more industries by solving the world’s toughest advanced materials recycling challenges.  If you share our core values of Accountability, Action, Collaboration, Communication, and Respect apply on Vartega.com or similar postings on job-posting websites. Job DescriptionThe Equipment Maintenance Technician will report to the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor and support the efforts of the technical and production teams in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment. Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li>Troubleshoot and repair various mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and systems involving the isolation of malfunctioning parts, disassembly of equipment, and repair/replacement of faulty components</li><li>Perform regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions, repairs, and replacements</li><li>Sharpen blades for cutting equipment</li><li>Analyze root causes of equipment failures and propose corrective actions</li><li>Help assemble, test, and maintain company equipment</li><li>Undertake precision alignments and significant other tests associated with installation, qualification, and/or calibration of equipment and machinery</li><li>Perform accurate documentation of results of alignments and calibrations</li><li>Read and understand equipment operations and maintenance manuals</li><li>Use equipment manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources to aid in troubleshooting and repairing tools and equipment</li><li>Propose improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance</li><li>Carry out design, development, and implementation of preventative maintenance programs on machinery and mechanical systems</li><li>Undertake actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc. on equipment for preventive maintenance purposes</li><li>Update and review daily maintenance logs</li><li>Operate various hand and power tools and machines to discharge duties</li><li>Apply computer programs to track and update jobs and service requests</li><li>Safely operate forklifts, man-lifts, and equipment, adhering to safety standards</li><li>Ensure that equipment are in a safe and working condition and utilize the Lock-Out Tag-Out program</li><li>Follow all safety policies and procedures</li><li>Ensure the application of Quality Policies and Procedures in all aspects of daily duties and responsibilities.</li><li>Ensure prompt and regular attendance following a schedule</li><li>Actively participate and support the evolution of Vartega’s Health, Safety and Environmental management system</li><li>Assist Principal Manufacturing engineer in developing design narratives, bills of material, and requests for proposals to source manufacturing solutions</li><li>Assist Principal Manufacturing Engineer in developing and improving production processes to produce high-quality consistent materials</li><li>Assist Principal Manufacturing Engineer in specifying new systems and improving existing equipment to reduce maintenance downtime and equipment failures</li><li>Assist Principal Manufacturing Engineer in collaborating with other company stakeholders responsible for Production and Quality to ensure that equipment is operating effectively and efficiently</li><li>Assist Principal Manufacturing Engineer in addressing production bottlenecks via automation and material handling to increase machine uptime and production output</li><li>Assist Principal Manufacturing Engineer in working with external stakeholders to ensure that vendors and contractors are staying on schedule and on budget</li><li>Assist Facilities Manager with facilities maintenance and upgrade activities</li><li>Assist Facilities Manager with production support and warehousing activities</li><li>Assist in the Implementation &amp; sustainment of continuous improvement efforts. </li></ul> Education and Experience: <ul><li>Associate’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or related technology field, a skilled trades certificate, or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school (preferred)</li><li>2+ years of industrial equipment maintenance or related experience (with a degree/certificate) OR 5+ years of experience (without a degree/certificate)</li></ul> Required Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Safety oriented</li><li>Self-motivated and not easily distracted</li><li>Attentive to detail and well organized</li><li>Curious, with an interest in learning new skills and processes </li><li>Able to problem solve in team environments</li></ul> Physical Requirements: <ul><li>Able and willing to wear personal protective equipment for prolonged periods of time that enhance personal health and safety in environments containing dust, loud noise and/or mechanical objects</li></ul> Preferred Education and Skills<ul><li>Has worked in manufacturing, plastics, composites, food &amp; beverage, or pharmaceutical industry.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with Google Suite</li><li>Forklift Experience</li><li>Training in lean manufacturing, SixSigma or other manufacturing methodology</li><li>History of proven success implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S principles and practices</li></ul> Deadline to apply: March 10, 2025</div></div>

Equipment Maintenance Technician

<div><div>Vartega produces competitively priced recycled carbon fiber with excellent mechanical properties. Vartega’s EasyFeed carbon fiber bundles are used as a sustainable drop-in replacement to virgin carbon fiber in thermoplastic applications for injection molding and additive manufacturing. The demand for these materials is growing rapidly and to meet the needs of increased adoption, Vartega is hiring a Thermoplastic Sales Engineer to be the primary point of contact to manage customer relationships. The successful candidate will complement the company’s established culture and possess the skills required to execute the company’s sales strategy. The Thermoplastic Sales Engineer will report to the Chief Commercial Officer.  The role will be based at Vartega’s HQ in Denver, CO or remote in close proximity to key customer clusters.  The Thermoplastic Sales Engineer will pursue opportunities for carbon fiber and thermoplastic sales across a broad range of industries (such as additive manufacturing, sporting goods, automotive, motorsports, and consumer goods) and customer types.  Empowered with marketing collateral, a travel budget, and the support of a strong technical team, the Thermoplastic Sales Engineer will be the face to the customer to bring in and nurture new carbon fiber and thermoplastic sales opportunities. The role will involve: <ul><li>Solving problems - sales is providing a product or service to address a need and/or solve a customer’s problem.</li><li>Selling! Your job is to identify and qualify leads, develop sales opportunities, work them through the pipeline, and close deals.</li><li>Owning the customer relationship. Vartega’s customers are valued partners and collaborators. We adhere to our core values as we support our customers.</li><li>Understanding the different sales processes for early adopter customers versus complex multinational corporations.</li><li>Executing a sales workflow for various customer types depending on typical sales cycles.</li><li>Managing a CRM (we use <a href="https://www.copper.com/">Copper</a>) and leveraging this tool to work opportunities through the sales process to an order.</li><li>Setting SMART sales goals/targets with the help of Company leadership and working tirelessly to achieve those goals.</li><li>Sales forecasting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Reporting progress towards sales goals via weekly written sales summaries and during weekly sales meetings.</li><li>Participating in weekly production planning calls to help the production team forecast future production needs</li><li>Communicating with the Vartega technical team to solicit help in assisting customers with application development.</li><li>Lead generation via cold calling, networking, trade show attendance, and participation in industry groups such as IACMI, ACMA, and SAMPE.</li><li>Preparing for, participating in, and/or exhibiting at twelve or more trade shows/conferences per year.</li><li>Preparing for and participating in Industry Tech Days at key customer facilities.</li><li>Organizing and presenting lunch-and-learns for key customers.</li><li>Frequent onsite customer visits to understand customer needs and develop new project opportunities.</li><li>Working through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) with various stakeholders in the automotive supply chain.</li><li>Working with Strategic Partners to pursue new leads in international markets.</li><li>Engaging with the vision, mission, and values of Vartega and emulating this culture within the company’s work environment.</li><li>Supporting and engaging in the personal and professional development of the company’s employees through training on sales processes and strategies.</li></ul> Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field</li><li>5+ years of thermoplastic sales experience</li><li>Hungry</li><li>Self-motivated and not easily distracted</li><li>Persistent</li><li>Attentive to detail and well organized</li><li>Agile and able to adapt to changing circumstances</li></ul><ul><li>Efficient and effective at communication and documentation especially when working remote</li><li>Proficient in Excel, Word and other Microsoft products.</li><li>Experience using Google Workspace.</li></ul> Preferred Education and Skills<ul><li>MBA or advanced technical degree</li><li>10+ years of thermoplastic sales experience</li><li>Broad technical knowledge of advanced materials including thermoplastics and carbon fiber, as well as their processing platforms and applications</li><li>Basic understanding of thermoplastic compounding</li><li>Sales experience in technical fibers, composites, or other advanced materials</li><li>Sales experience in automotive, aerospace, or sporting goods industries</li><li>History of successfully navigating new materials through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)</li><li>Strong network of key decision makers (vehicle programs, R&amp;D, technical &amp; procurement) at leading US Automotive OEMs and suppliers</li><li>Marketing and brand promotion including social media marketing and minor website maintenance</li><li>Public relations including preparation and distribution of press releases</li></ul> Travel<ul><li>25-50%</li></ul> Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Why Join Vartega?We offer more than just a job - we offer a career with purpose! Our benefits package includes: <ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Performance and equity incentive packages</li><li>Generous paid time off and parental leave</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Potential for advancement in a growing organization</li><li>Collaborative, safety-focused work environment</li><li>Opportunity to make a real impact in sustainable manufacturing</li></ul> Join us in revolutionizing the carbon fiber industry while building a rewarding career in clean technology. At Vartega, your perspective matters, and your contributions drive our success. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team! Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025 Vartega is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. </div></div>

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