Pretreatment Lab Technician (10264)

J & M Plating•Rockford, IL

About The Position

ROLE SUMMARY: The Waste Water Treatment Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining waste water treatment, and line chemistry for quality production.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Speak, read, and write English and or Spanish (English preferred)
Organized with great attention to detail.
Ability to operate laboratory testing equipment.
Ability to use Microsoft Suite
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to apply good sense, understanding, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to solve problems involving several variables in standardized situations, as part of a team.
Perform duties and abilities to their highest potential
Willingness to Keep Promises and assume responsibility for mistakes.
Dedication to upholding customer expectations.
Open and Honest approach to Continuous Improvement
High School diploma or equivalent
Pass a Class K Industrial Waste Water test within 6 months of employment
Fork lift license

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Water Treatment and/or Fast-paced work environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform and maintain inspection records.
Maintain tank chemistry
Inspect tanks using the appropriate method
Retrieve and examine water and chemical samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, and consistency.
Conduct and maintain wastewater treatment system
Execute chemical add schedule
Handle and Transport Chemicals
Clean and Inspect Media Filters
Monitor and fill “Day Tank” chemistry
Unload inbound chemistry off trucks
Obtain and keep a forklift operator license through the company.
Technicians must also support the performance of equipment maintenance tasks, such as cleaning tanks, scraping material, and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area, among other company programs (5S), safety and compliance standards, and preventive maintenance activities.
Technicians must attend the shift transfer meetings in order to be up to date with the items completed and pending completion in a 24/7 organization.
Report to the supervisor on any maintenance needs for the line.