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Waste Water Operator

Pratt Industries
Macungie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Water Operator position at Pratt Industries?

Summary   Responsible for the lubrication and maintenance of equipment.  Operate plant waste water treatment system. To minimize downtime and keep the machines producing at a maximum level of efficiency by performing the following duties:

 

Essential Duties and Areas of Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

Practice safe work habits at all times. Safety lock out / tag out procedures. Comply with all company policies and procedures, and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Oversees operation of plant waste water treatment, sump cleanliness, filter press operation/cleaning, chemical storage and transport.  Proper use of hazardous material handling protection; rubber gloves, face shield, aprons.

Assists other Mechanics

 

Ensure all work orders are completed entirely and that repairs and work are performed properly. Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.

Additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and/or Experience                                                                                             

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Competencies    

                                                                                                                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.

 

Technical Skills – Should have basic hand tool skill that involves pipe wenches, scrapers, screwdrivers.  Ability to identify bolt/pipe sizes. 

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;  Supports organization's goals and values.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications:

Pratt is America’s 4th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.

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