Process Chemistry Tech -1st Shift

Chemical Maintenance Technician

Avtec Finishing is looking for an experienced Chemical Maintenance Technician to maintain the production chemistry, filtration systems, and chemical support processes used throughout our metal finishing operation. This is not a general production position. It is a critical technical role that directly supports product quality, production efficiency, employee safety, and environmental compliance. Our work supports the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries, where process consistency and attention to detail are essential.

If you're safety-focused, mechanically inclined, comfortable working with industrial chemicals, and looking for a long-term technical career, we'd like to meet you.

The Chemical Maintenance Technician maintains production chemistry, chemical filtration systems, and related equipment while supporting wastewater treatment and hazardous waste operations. This position works closely with the Chemical Lab Manager and production departments to maintain chemical processes within specification, prevent unnecessary downtime, and ensure work is completed safely and according to company and environmental requirements.

The people who excel in this position are dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable taking ownership of important manufacturing processes. Successful employees typically:

• Follow detailed written procedures accurately.
• Understand that small chemical changes can have a significant impact on production and quality.
• Identify and respond to problems before they result in downtime.
• Stay organized while managing several priorities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Communicate concerns clearly and promptly.
• Work independently without losing sight of team and production needs.
• Handle chemicals carefully and consistently follow required safety practices.
• Maintain dependable attendance and report to work prepared to contribute.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience in manufacturing, industrial chemicals, process chemistry, wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, chemical maintenance, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow chemical formulas, written procedures, and detailed work instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot chemical process and equipment concerns.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to accurately complete logs, inventories, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to safely perform work in an industrial chemical environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.

Preferred:

• Technical education, coursework, or certification in chemistry, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, environmental science, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience with plating or metal finishing chemistry.
• Experience with industrial filtration systems and chemical pumps.
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment or hazardous waste operations.
• HAZWOPER training.
• DOT Hazardous Materials training.
• Forklift certification.
• CEF or NASF certification.
• Experience reading production specifications, technical procedures, and chemical documentation.

Don't meet every preferred qualification? We encourage candidates with strong industrial chemical, wastewater, laboratory, or manufacturing experience to apply. Additional training may be provided based on the candidate's previous experience and demonstrated ability to learn.

Before you apply, please consider the following expectations:

• This position involves regular work with industrial chemicals, chemical tanks, filtration systems, pumps, and related equipment.
• Employees must consistently follow safety procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• The manufacturing environment may include heat, humidity, dust, noise, odors, and chemical exposure.
• This position requires physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving chemical containers or equipment within established safety limits.
• Dependable attendance is essential because production relies on chemical systems remaining operational and within specification.
• Overtime may be required based on production or maintenance needs.
• Personal mobile devices must remain secured during working hours and may only be accessed during authorized breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
• Interviews are conducted in person in Minnesota. We do not conduct virtual interviews.
• Applicants who currently live outside Minnesota should have definite relocation plans before applying and will have an opportunity to explain those plans in the application questions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and…