Chemical Maintenance Technician/Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC. is a nationally recognized industry leader of diversified metal finishing and surface preparation; as well as a certified FAA repair station servicing the Automotive, Marine, Aerospace, Medical, Commercial and Electrical industries since 1947.

As a company, we strive to keep the highest integrity and precision within our finished products for each of our customers. Our expertise, tools and high standards, have proven to develop the best employees, product, quality, and customer satisfaction.

MFT is seeking a dedicated, hardworking and reliable candidate who will have the ability to complete all necessary training in order to become a competent, effective, and successful Production Line Operator.

Summary

The candidate to fill this role will have an integral role within the successful completion of metal finishing and plating by maintaining the chemical warehouse, supporting the laboratory, production departments, and serving as a backup for the Wastewater Treatment department; all while remaining in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School diploma or GED

· 1-2 year’s related experience in Industrial Wastewater Treatment and/or Chemical Maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

· Ability to follow directions

· Computer experience required

· Attentiveness to detail and sensitivity to the nature of the position

· The ability to lift and/or move up from 70-100pounds with assistance

· The ability to obtain OSHA 8- and 24-hour HAZWOPER certifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Weigh, deliver, and add chemicals to process lines as directed

· Receive chemical deliveries and maintain chemical warehouse in an organized, clean and safe manner

· Perform cleaning of all contaminated equipment, containers, tanks, etc.

· Assist with moving and storing non/hazardous materials and chemicals

· Provide a secured area to store chemicals/materials that have high specialty handling

· Follow all DOT guidelines related to security of hazardous materials

· Perform physical inventory of chemicals, emergency response equipment and personal protective equipment

· Label incoming chemicals in accordance with MFT policies

· Complete annual trainings including but not limited to: RCRA Hazardous Waste Training (per EPA guidelines), and 24-Hour Emergency Response training as required by OSHA

· Work closely with the Laboratory Technician to learn role and serve as back up

· Serve as back up to the Wastewater Treatment Operator

· Maintain facility and modify processes to minimize the generation of non-hazardous and hazardous wastes

· Performs assigned tasks within a timely manner

· Understand ISO 9000 quality program and related requirements as applies to position

· Provide safe working environment by complying with requirements established by safety committee and environmental group

· Follow DOT guidelines related to security of hazardous materials

· Other duties as assigned

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employment with Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.