Waste Water Technician

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

Join our team as a Waste Water Technician and enjoy all the perks we offer which include: competitive wages, pay increases every 6 months, benefits 1st day, 401k match, sign on / referral bonuses; 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, employee focused events, and much more.

Location: Frankfort, IN
This is a 3rd shift opportunity, however, training will occur on 1st shift for up to 8 weeks.

Position Summary:
Responsible for treating and disposing of waste water and maintaining and monitoring chemistry of the plating lines. Accountable for safety, maintaining compliance with EPA guidelines and standards. Must monitor all chemistries inside the plant, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Must operate stand-up fork truck.
• Prepare and submit required documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Maintain and clean the filter presses.
• Test effluent water samples.
• Start-up, perform safety checks and shut down boiler systems.
• Collect and evaluate data and submit in required report format.
• Work in a team environment.
• Train and mentor teammates.
• Collect and submit required samples for lab testing and evaluate results.
• Communicate and work with outside vendors.
• Treat water chemically to remove heavy metals.
• Perform titration and chemical treatments of the plating boiler system.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Monitor waste water treatment operation.
• Perform outside testing of metals.
• Clean and operate the oil water separator.
• Perform required plating line testing.
• Check and adjust chemical concentrations on each tank.
• Conduct phosphate panel and enter plating weight.
• Conduct zinc panel testing.
• Load and unload chemical containers when delivered.
• Operate the Waste Water computer system.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Perform concentration and pH checks on soft water system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read and interpret data in a monthly report.
• Must be able to compile weekly chemical inventory report.
• Knowledge and proper use of a variety of hand tools.
• Must be able to use a variety of plating lab equipment.
• Good knowledge of Google products and other in-house computer programs.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to multi-task.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of the titrations of each plating line (zinc, chromate, and phos).
• Identify and understand the chemicals used in the waste water and plating areas.

Education:
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Background in electro-plating a plus, but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year as a waste water technician preferred, but not required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Not required for eligibility, but must be committed to and obtaining a minimum class “A” license within 3 years of employment. If a license is already obtained at time of hire be willing to obtain a "C" license ultimately.

Working Conditions:
Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds continuously, and 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to bend and stoop.
Must be able to use both hands.
Must have accurate vision.
Must be flexible and willing to work OT, including weekends.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.