Chemical Maintenance 1st Shift
About The Position
Hands-On Chemical Handling / Shop Floor Position. Avtec Finishing is a metal-finishing processor seeking a Chemical Maintenance employee to help keep their production tanks properly maintained and ready for operation. This is a physical, hands-on position performed primarily in the shop. The role involves operating a forklift, moving chemical drums, and adding chemicals to production tanks based on lab testing results and established instructions. This position is ideal for someone with hazardous waste or industrial chemical-handling experience, or someone with a strong practical understanding of chemistry who enjoys physical work. Recent graduates with a basic chemistry degree are also welcome.
Requirements
- Previous hazardous waste, industrial chemical-handling, or related experience; or chemistry education that provides a strong foundation for safe chemical handling.
- Understanding of chemical compatibility and the risks of mixing incompatible chemicals.
- Ability to follow procedures carefully without guessing, taking shortcuts, or making unauthorized substitutions.
- Comfort working around industrial chemicals while following required safety practices.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow chemical labels, safety instructions, and work procedures.
- Basic math skills to understand quantities, measurements, and chemical-addition instructions.
- Willingness to operate a forklift and complete required training.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to report ready to work for the full scheduled shift.
- A steady work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to perform physical shop work.
- Must adhere to strict security policies including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.
- Must comply with CMMC 2.0 and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
Nice To Haves
- Basic chemistry degree (recent graduates welcome)
Responsibilities
- Make chemical additions to production tanks based on lab testing results and established procedures.
- Verify the correct chemical, tank, and quantity before making an addition.
- Operate a forklift and use appropriate equipment to move chemical drums and supplies.
- Follow chemical-handling, storage, labeling, and waste-handling procedures.
- Read and follow work instructions and Safety Data Sheets.
- Complete required records accurately.
- Keep chemical storage and work areas clean and organized.
- Communicate with the lab technician and production team about tank maintenance needs.
- Stop and ask for guidance when a chemical, instruction, or condition is unclear.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- NICE Healthcare at $0 employee cost when enrolled in the Company’s medical plan, including covered visits, medications, labs, and other services
- 401(k) with Company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Attendance Reward of up to $50/week
- Profit Sharing of up to $4,800/year
- $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
