Waste Water Treatment Operator, 2nd Shift

Overview

The Wastewater Treatment Operator I will perform a variety of duties in support of the wastewater treatment operation in the designated facility, including the inspection, monitoring, and maintenance for the pump stations.

• General operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities including batch treatment of plating wastewater, operation of a filter press and calibration of pH meters.
• Initiates corrective actions for equipment deficiencies as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of wastewater process supplies.
• Maintains the wastewater treatment area in good housekeeping order according to OSHA and environmental guidelines.
• Adheres to and promotes all company safety rules and requirements.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and systems involved in the wastewater treatment and associated processes.
• Perform scheduled lubrications, cleaning of channels, tanks, sumps, repacking of pumps.
• Return plant equipment and processes to operating status following shutdowns, power outages, etc.
• Calibrate chemical analyzers.
• Keep work records and prepare reports.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, when necessary.
• Performs general cleanup of tools, equipment, and areas, such as spills, plating lines, hazardous waste, scrubbers, and wastewater.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Industrial Wastewater Treatment.
• 1 year experience working with industrial chemicals, or in metal plating environment.
• 1 year experience in wastewater treatment operations.

• Valid CAD license

• Knowledge of wastewater, water reclamation, and related treatment processes.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and operation of pumps.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot a problem or situation.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to legally work without sponsorship for employment visa status.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have occasional bending, climbing, and twisting. The position requires frequent squatting, power grasping, pushing and pulling and reaching with hands and arms. The position requires constant walking and standing. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Required to wear PPE (face, foot, eye, hand, and/or hearing protection on plant floor).

Manufacturing warehouse environment with moderate conditions; noise level moderate. May involve dust, fumes, cold, heat, humidity from plating and chemical solutions.

Masco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Masco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows participating employers to electronically verify employment eligibility. Masco is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.