3rd Shift - Waste Treatment Technician

Vicor is an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world to assemble the power modules that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace. Vicor is expanding to vertically integrate core printed circuit board operations, including a state-of-the-art wastewater recycle/DI water regeneration system.

About the role

We are seeking candidates to be responsible for the daily operation and preventative maintenance of the Waste Treatment area. This role will require the candidate to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of industrial wastewater treatment equipment at Vicor’s facility located in Andover, MA. This is a 3rd shift position with hours of Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation and preventative maintenance of primary waste treatment equipment:
  • Plate and frame filter press
  • Batch treatment / pH adjustment
  • Vacuum evaporators
  • Granular activated carbon columns
  • Ion exchange columns
  • Reverse osmosis membrane skids
  • Ozone generator
  • pH adjustment system with acids and bases
  • Wet scrubber
• Daily operation and preventative maintenance of associated waste treatment equipment:
  • Air diaphragm pumps
  • Centrifugal pumps
  • Chemical metering pumps
  • Pneumatically actuated valves
  • Manual valves
  • Heat exchangers
  • UV lamps
• Handle waste streams that isolate heavy metals, organic films, salts, and regenerated DI water.
• Hands-on material handling, including moving chemical totes/drums (strong acids and bases) and waste streams with a forklift and pallet-jack.
• Safely perform job duties using appropriate PPE and techniques.
• Operate PLC control panels with HMI touchscreen in accordance with SOP and PMP.
• Maintain log sheets of set points/parameters for data analysis and record-keeping.
• Gain an overall understanding of process flow and equipment to perform minor troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Relevant technical degree or hands-on work experience with industrial fluid flow systems.
• Experience working with a variety of pumps and valves.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools.
• Experience following standard operating procedures and providing useful feedback to make improvements.
• Must be comfortable handling drums and totes of strong acids and bases, as well as other chemicals.
• Hazmat training and experience with PPE.
• Must be willing to occasionally work overtime in urgent situations.
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter is a plus.

Pay

Salary range: $22.50 - $30.00/hour. There is a 20% shift differential for 3rd shift. Individual salaries are determined based on qualifications such as skills, education, and experience, as well as company internal equity.

Schedule

3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.