Laboratory Technician - Weekdays

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Position is responsible for ensuring water discharged to the city is acceptable per our operating permit. Position is also responsible for ensuring monthly compliance testing and reports are complete and in compliance with operating permit. Position is responsible for daily chemical adds, chemical Makeups, maintenance, testing, calibration of instrumentation and equipment, and tank maintenance duties.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Any other job duties assigned including helping other departments as time allows
• Chemical inventory and organization of process chemical storage areas
• Prepare Monthly Compliance reporting
• Maintain an organized and clean operating area including cleaning empty drums if needed and lab area
• Light Environmental Management
• Fill chemical tanks as needed for continued wastewater treatment
• Use of Statistical data control required for monitoring and improving chemical processes
• Empty filter press as required
• Assist in any spill clean-up operations
• Record PH levels, pump setting, and water flows of waste treatment system
• Work closely with production personnel to maintain tank dump schedules
• General cleaning/maintenance of waste treatment equipment.
• Executes the dumping and replenishing of chemical and rinse tanks
• Daily chemical sampling and analysis of process tanks

Desired Education/Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend and write English on documents such as work or safety instructions, troubleshooting guides, or chemical containers
• High-School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Ability to speak English sufficiently to allow for adequate communications in emergencies and to allow for effective cooperation with teammates
• Pioneer Metal Finishing is a drug free environment, all potential candidates are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Physical/Environmental/Chemical Hazards

• Various chemicals used in process
• Responsibilities are repetitive in nature
• Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, moving machinery, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection)
• Potential splash exposure near process lines
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to maneuver a full drum or barrel of chemical that varies in weight (est.500-700lbs)

Employee Benefits

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire

• Employee Recognition and Rewards program
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Paid company holidays
• Next-Day Pay Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!
• Quarterly Incentive Program Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Wellness Program
• On the Job Training and Advancement Opportunities

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits

• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Paid Time Off 80 Hours earned your first year
• Company Funded Health Reimbursement or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month, following your start date)
• 401(k) plan with a company match up to 4% of bi-weekly contribution