Wastewater Treatment Technician

The Job Squad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Wastewater Treatment Technician to work at a company located in the Fort Wayne, IN area!

Job Title:

Wastewater Treatment Technician

Job Location:

Fort Wayne Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $19-$26 p/hr DOE 6am-4pm or 4pm-2am Mon-Thur.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities Wastewater Treatment
• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment (clarifiers, filter presses, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, chemical feed systems, etc.)
• Perform chemical treatment processes such as pH neutralization, metals precipitation, and chelation breaking for plating/finishing rinse waters
• Collect and test water samples for pH, metals concentration (e.g., chromium, nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium), and other regulated parameters
• Maintain accurate logs of chemical usage, flow rates, and lab results for regulatory compliance (EPA, local POTW permits)
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on pumps, valves, tanks, and dosing systems
• Manage handling, storage, and proper disposal of hazardous waste sludge (filter cake) in accordance with RCRA requirements
• Order and manage inventory of treatment chemicals
• Troubleshoot process upsets and adjust treatment parameters as needed

RoHS Compliance Support
• Monitor use of RoHS-restricted substances in plating baths and processes, including lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, mercury, and certain brominated flame retardants/phthalates where applicable
• Track substitution of restricted materials with RoHS-compliant alternatives (e.g., trivalent chromium in place of hexavalent chromium plating solutions)
• Maintain documentation and traceability records supporting customer RoHS compliance declarations and Certificates of Conformance
• Coordinate with quality/engineering teams on material composition testing (e.g., XRF screening) to verify plated parts meet RoHS threshold limits
• Assist in maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory records reflecting RoHS status of process chemicals
• Support internal and customer audits related to RoHS and REACH compliance
• Stay current on updates to RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU and amendments) and related restricted substance regulations

General Compliance & Safety
• Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agencies (e.g., discharge monitoring reports)
• Follow all safety protocols when handling acids, caustics, and heavy metal-bearing solutions (PPE, spill response, SDS compliance)
• Support broader environmental compliance initiatives (RCRA, REACH, Prop 65 as applicable)
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field preferred
• 1–3+ years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, plating operations, or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of pretreatment regulations and metal finishing discharge limits
• Familiarity with RoHS/REACH restricted substance requirements strongly preferred
• Basic chemistry skills and ability to perform lab titrations/tests
• Mechanical aptitude for pump/valve maintenance
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work around chemicals, and wear required PPE
• Wastewater certification (state-specific) a plus

Work Environment
• Industrial plant setting with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and wet/humid conditions
• May require rotating shifts, weekend, or on-call availability

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