Lapeer Plating & Plastics, Inc., The Premier Manufacturer of Class A, High-Visibility Automotive Components, is seeking highly motivated, team players, possessing a continuous improvement mindset, to join our team as a Wastewater Treatment Technician.

The Wastewater Treatment Operator is to manage and control chemical and water waste at a busy chrome plating facility.

This includes the storage, safe handling, monitoring, testing, and disposal of chemicals and other hazardous waste generated in the treatment of wastewater from the production processes.

1 year of experience in wastewater management with increasing levels of responsibility required.

Requires knowledge and understanding of hazardous waste and water pollution standards and regulations.

Operate the waste treatment system including the monitoring of chemicals, maintaining filters, maintaining motors, pumps, and compressors, and operating cleaning system, gravity settler, clarifier, filter press, etc

Clean and calibrate all pH and orp probes and meters weekly

Generate and manage all solid and liquid waste produced from the plating and wastewater treatment processes

Manage hazardous waste roll-offs

Organize and track all recyclable drums and have them removed when they accumulate

Neutralize all outdated obsolete chemicals and dispose of them

Assist with all other chemical handling requirements as directed by WWT Supervisor and Department Manager.

Make up and maintain both electronic and written logs and documentation.

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: The possession of oral and written communication skills is required.

Physical: Body Movements: The position requires arm and hand dexterity; must be able to walk, squat, stoop, bend, and turn; and must be able to move one's head, neck, and back.

Must be able to climb a ladder operate machinery

Must be able to lift or move up to 60 pounds.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off after probationary period
• Medical Vision and Dental benefits
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program / Life Insurance Benefits
• 401K
• Potential for Advancement
• Requirements

Must be 18 years of age

Must adhere to all safe work procedures