Wastewater Operator

The Wastewater Operator oversees the daily operation of our wastewater treatment operation. This operation is part of the Electrocoat process in our Finishing Department. This key position will be detail-oriented, thorough, organized, and can multi-task. 

Position Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and optimize the treatment process.
• Guarantee use of and train appropriate safety procedures.
• Perform jar test procedures and operate hydraulic filter presses.  
• Precipitate metals from wastewater using coagulants, flocculants, and pH adjustment.
• Manage solid waste and prep DOT containers for shipment.  
• Organize and track inventory of wastewater chemicals.
• Ensure compliance with DEP Discharge Permit.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater Operator Certification (required) (Gr 3I preferred).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment both electronically and mechanically.
• Capable of overcoming obstacles and completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation preferred.
• Team-oriented approach with a desire to work in a hands-on capacity.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.
• Positive can-do attitude.

• Ability to work in high-noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
• Manual material handling involving the need to grip, squeeze, and pinch.

• The position requires the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds.