What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Technician position at Fort Walton Machining, Inc.?
Company Description
Fort Walton Machining, Inc. was formed in 1987 as a specialized custom manufacturing operation, specifically to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. It began as a small company with only two employees, but its mission—even then, as it remains today—was to provide highly technical, precision machining with zero defects, delivered on time, and to the complete satisfaction of its customers.
Commitment to that mission quickly earned the company a reputation for “walking the walk,” not just “talking the talk.” As evidence of this, Fort Walton Machining became a certified “Dock to Stock” supplier for one of its major customers as early as 1991.
Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards, as well as government and military standards such as MIL-I-45208A, the company played a significant role in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993. The long-term vision was always to expand into commercial markets while continuing to serve the military and its prime contractors.
In early 1995, the company formed a business alliance with a major corporation in the medical industry, which led to additional business opportunities with partners in the British Isles and Japan. As a result of these diverse experiences, Fort Walton Machining has grown into an international service company, capable of supporting customers around the world.
Job Description
Summary: The EH&S Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and monitoring employee safety programs aimed at prevention and early intervention. Areas of responsibility include making sure plant floor safety practices are followed, ensuring plant cleanliness standards are maintained and safety documentation is kept current. Maintain reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all EPA, OSHA and DOT regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Make recommendations for improved accident and loss prevention.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA.
- Enhance/improve the welfare of employees and the organization through education, behavioral change, cultural support and the continual process of safety improvement.
- Conduct/facilitate training seminars in order to provide employees with information regarding safe working practices and accident prevention methods.
- Prepare and review investigation reports and take appropriate actions; develop strategies to prevent future recurrences.
- Perform safety audits on all machinery as instructed by management.
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Inspects, monitors, and performs routine maintenance on wastewater pretreatment system.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations for Manufacturing environments.
- Three (3) years’ work experience in a manufacturing, industrial environment preferred.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerPoint Presentations.
- Ability to respond to and support emergency situations that may arise on a 24/7
Physical Demands
Regularly required to walk or stand, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance. Regularly required to lift and/or move 20 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Fort Walton Machining, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Testing for illegal drugs is required prior to hire and may be conducted periodically during employment.
Reasonable Accommodation: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Dan Bowman at 850 244-9095.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and termination.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).