Wastewater Treatment

About the role

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Waste Water Technician to join their team in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in accordance with company safety policies and promptly reports unsafe conditions.
• Operates and maintains the wastewater treatment system, including electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow.
• Doses appropriate chemicals into process water and monitors treatment effectiveness.
• Cleans, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation, including pH probes and related equipment.
• Operates sludge filter press equipment and performs preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborates with the Environmental Manager and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Records water flow meter readings, pH levels, and other required operational data.
• Conducts laboratory testing of effluent water and adjusts treatment processes as needed.
• Collaborates with the Environmental Manager and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Coordinates monthly wastewater discharge sample collection.
• Performs inspections of designated processes throughout the facility.
• Conducts workstation audits to ensure quality procedures are implemented and effective.
• Delivers training to hourly teammates on quality standards, procedures, and plans.
• Supports the gauge calibration program through issuing, tracking, and monitoring production gauges.
• Performs daily audits of gauges utilized throughout the facility.
• Captures special projects as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Participates in continuous improvement, yield enhancement, and quality initiatives.
• Supports plant quality objectives through process control, inspection, and analysis.
• Affords support for additional projects and operational analyses as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
• Possesses sound decision-making, analytical, and computational skills.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Promotes and supports safe work practices in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintains regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapts to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
• Possesses sound decision-making, analytical, and computational skills.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Promotes and supports safe work practices in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintains regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapts to changing priorities.

Skills

• Strong manufacturing experience.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Immediate vesting.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career Development and Training Opportunities.

Pay

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.

Schedule

Full-time position.