Wastewater Treatment Tech, SBI

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

This position is responsible for ensuring the water discharged to the city is in specification with our operating permit. To ensure the wastewater to the city complies, the technician must maintain a system of wastewater treatment processes by recording metered values and following instructions to properly adjust the water quality into acceptable ranges before discharging. The Waste Treatment role will consume 40-60% of the 40-hour work week. The remaining available time left in the work week will be shared as a hybrid role, performing racking duties when wastewater duties are complete.

• Responsible for monitoring wastewater discharge for color/quality
• Record PH levels, pump setting, and water flows.
• Fill chemical tanks as needed for continued wastewater treatment.
• Understand and adjust chemical additives as required to ensure quality water.
• Empty filter press as required.
• Assist in any spill clean-up operations.
• Maintain an organized and clean operating area including cleaning empty drums if needed.
• Work closely with production personnel to maintain tank dump schedules.
• General cleaning/maintenance of waste treatment equipment.

• Rack, Un-rack and package the customer’s parts per work order.
• Ensure all customer products and tooling is handled properly to avoid damage.
• Visually inspects product prior to racking while notifying the Team Leader/Supervisor of any non-conformances.

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, moving machinery, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection)
• Potential splash exposure near process lines
• Responsibilities are repetitive in nature.
• Various chemicals used in process
• Use PPE 

• High-School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write English on documents such as work or safety instructions, troubleshooting guides, or chemical containers.
• Ability to speak English sufficiently to allow for adequate communications in emergencies and to allow for effective cooperation with teammates.