Chemical Tech
About The Position
Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec. Works safely at all times. Maintain the chemical balance, waterflow, air filtration monitoring and other paint system related duties related to air permit requirements. Monitor, test and adjust paint booth chemical concentrations and balance per manufacturers specifications. Keep required maintenance log daily. Clean return water screens. Monitor booth water-flow, prime pumps or restore proper water-flow as necessary. (Some operations may require maintenance assistance). Clean screens before pumps. Monitor Palin unit bags, change as required. Monitor and test booth chemicals, levels, inventory, and adjust as required. Skim tanks in Palin Room Monitor hoppers and centrifuges and empty as necessary. Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. hearing protection, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, etc.) as required for the task at hand. Training Needed: Forklift license Onsite Hazardous Waste Management training per CFR 265.16, CFR262.34 Other training includes but not limited to lockout, confined space, PPE, hearing protection and Haz-com. Job specific training performed by Nalco and periodic refreshers. Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively. All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
- Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Basic computer skills
- Must have familiarity with the computer and ability to learn additional skills.
- Math Ability: Ability to perform simple calculations to estimate material requirements, read and interpret test readings.
- Working knowledge of paint booth systems
- Ability to accurately maintain daily maintenance and compliance logs.
- Ability to conduct basic problem solving.
- Ability to monitor, test, adjust, and document chemical levels per manufacturer's specifications.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical coursework in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing or chemical processing environment preferred.
- Technical training or prior experience in paint booth operations, industrial wastewater systems, or chemical handling.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the chemical balance, waterflow, air filtration monitoring and other paint system related duties related to air permit requirements.
- Monitor, test and adjust paint booth chemical concentrations and balance per manufacturers specifications.
- Keep required maintenance log daily.
- Clean return water screens.
- Monitor booth water-flow, prime pumps or restore proper water-flow as necessary.
- Clean screens before pumps.
- Monitor Palin unit bags, change as required.
- Monitor and test booth chemicals, levels, inventory, and adjust as required.
- Skim tanks in Palin Room
- Monitor hoppers and centrifuges and empty as necessary.
- Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. hearing protection, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, etc.) as required for the task at hand.
- Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
- All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
