Lab Technician - Waste Treatment Operator I

Job Summary

Transfers, treats and neutralizes industrial wastewater. Operates all waste treatment equipment to ensure all waste streams are in compliance with established government and company limits at all times. Responsible for maintaining a safe work area and safe work practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates and controls all waste treatment processes and equipment by operating computer assisted controls, pumping, mixing, opening and closing valves, scooping, dumping and shoveling and manipulating chemical containers.
• Neutralizes all waste streams generated throughout the Company in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures that all discharge streams are in compliance with established government and Company limits.
• Plans and regulates the change of hazardous waste bins and containers.
• Assists the laboratory personnel in the process of materials, as required.
• Maintains chemical supplies and inventories.
• Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, including issues that involve "cost, quality, process, schedule and people".
• Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
• Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year experience in a chemical environment.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have or obtain a Hazwoper Certification.
• Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
• Can work as a team player as well as independently is required.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Basic Math skills
• Good vision with correction
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment
• Must be able to wear air purification respirator (APR) and full chemical protective suit.