Lab Tech/Chemist - IL

With 85 years of experience, MPP Group of Companies is a family-owned and operated business that has grown into a very progressive twenty-first-century firm, with the highest capabilities in production quality, product consistency, environmental compliance, and customer service. MPP Group and Companies are significant players in metal protection plating with locations in DuQuoin, IL, Kansas City, MO, and Corsicana, TX. Founded in 1956, MPP takes pride in its customer service and communication programs, which are among the best in the industry.

We strive to attract talent who share our vision and values. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a productive Lab Tech/Chemist in Du Quoin, IL to join our team.

This position primarily requires working daily with lines to maintain tank specifications through chemical analysis and visual part inspection. This is done by maintaining system chemical balance, pH levels, metals content and chromate levels through the addition of chemicals as needed.

• Education/Expirience
• Attention to detail
• Technical Capacity and Job Knowledge
• Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Adaptability
• Attendance & Punctuality
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Safety & Security
• Quality/Quantity
• Communication Proficiency
• Dependability and Initiative

• High school diploma or GED and/or preference for an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• One year of previous manufacturing experience.
• Availability to work weekends is a must.
• A combination of education and experience

• →This position has no supervisory responsibility.

• No travel is expected for this position.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The physical demands described are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects and controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear

The employee is frequently required to:

• Stand for extended periods
• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of this position. The incumbent will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor.