Plating Lab and Waste Water Technician

B&W Plating, Inc. is looking for a qualified Lab/Waste Water Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with possible hazardous materials. They will also be well-trained in maintaining safety conditions and be passionate about work that makes things move forward. This technical position will support the Plating Manager and Plant Management in aspects of analysis, production, quality, efficiencies, and cost reduction initiatives. The goal is to optimize processes and succeed in producing reliable and important results that are used to make a difference.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Electro-Plating Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the processes for electro-plating lines
• Chemical titrations for various tanks in an electroplating line
• Calculations of chemical additions needed to maintain target chemistry
• Additions of chemicals
• Record maintenance

Waste Treatment Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the process and operation of our waste treatment equipment
• Ability to take classes to obtain an Arkansas waste water license within six months of employment
• Operate and monitor the system on a daily basis
• Maintain records
• Manage reporting requirements for local, state, and federal parties
• Manage pick-up and disposal of waste

Competencies:

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Ability to read blueprints and understand specifications of shape of die, part, or tool.
• Control operations of equipment or systems
• Determines the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete job
• Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
• Understand how to find key information for job
• Effectively communicate with plating team, quality, production, purchasing, customer service and suppliers as needed

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience with chemical testing and analysis methods
• Experience in waste water treatment methods and reporting, waste water license a plus
• Degree in the field of chemistry or similar discipline is a plus

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and use of Microsoft products. Knowledge of manufacturing software is a plus.

Reports to: Plating Manager

Job Type: Full-time, day shift

B&W Plating, Inc. is an electroplating facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is a sister company of SPF America, LLC and is the primary provider of plating services to SPF.

SPF is a precision fabrication and contract manufacturing facility. We have been operating in Fort Smith since 1977. More information about SPF is available on our website. www.spfamerica.com

Conducting interviews immediately so apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• chemical testing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• waste water license? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25