Lab Technician - Waste Treatment Operator I

GKN Aerospace Careers•El Cajon, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the transfer, treatment, and neutralization of industrial wastewater. The operator is responsible for operating all waste treatment equipment to ensure compliance with government and company limits, maintaining a safe work area, and adhering to safe work practices.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one year experience in a chemical environment
Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite
Have or obtain a Hazwoper Certification
Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
Can work as a team player as well as independently is required.
Basic Math skills
Good vision with correction
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Lift up to 50 pounds
Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment
Must be able to wear air purification respirator (APR) and full chemical protective suit.

Responsibilities

Operates and controls all waste treatment processes and equipment by operating computer assisted controls, pumping, mixing, opening and closing valves, scooping, dumping and shoveling and manipulating chemical containers.
Neutralizes all waste streams generated throughout the Company in accordance with established procedures.
Ensures that all discharge streams are in compliance with established government and Company limits.
Plans and regulates the change of hazardous waste bins and containers.
Assists the laboratory personnel in the process of materials, as required.
Maintains chemical supplies and inventories.
Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) In full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, including issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.
Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.