Pretreatment Lab Technician

# PRETREATMENT LAB TECHNICIAN (11191)
J & M Plating Inc
- Rockford, IL 61109## Overview Salary Range $21.84 - $22.09 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift
12-hours nights
- Sunday to Wednesday Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Negligible Category Skilled  Labor
- Trades## Description
** ROLE

SUMMARY:

** The Waste Water Treatment Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining waste water treatment, and line chemistry for quality production.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
**** Essential Duties
*** 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
** Additional Duties
*** 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.## Qualifications
** REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
*** 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
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** High School diploma or equivalent
* Pass a Class K Industrial Waste Water test within 6 months of employment
* Fork lift license
* Experience working in Water Treatment and/or Fast-paced work environment is a plus.

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