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PRETREATMENT LAB OPERATOR (10830)

Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: J & M Plating Inc - Rockford, IL 61109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.84 - $22.09 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: 12-hours nights - Wednesday t…

Skills: Wastewater Treatment, Chemical Handling, Laboratory Testing, Microsoft Suite, Forklift Operation

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PRETREATMENT LAB TECHNICIAN (10827)

Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: J & M Plating Inc - Rockford, IL 61109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.84 - $22.09 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: 12-hours days - Sunday to Wed…

Skills: Wastewater Treatment, Chemical Handling, Laboratory Testing, Microsoft Suite, Forklift Operation

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (10492)

Rockford, Illinois, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$34/hr

Mid level

Job DetailsJob Location: J & M Plating Inc - Rockford, IL 61109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $32.87 - $34.12 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 12-hours nights - Wednesday to Satu…

Skills: Preventative Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Line Down Diagnosis, 5-S Methodology, Forklift Operation

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PRETREATMENT LAB OPERATOR (10830)

J&M Plating

Rockford, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $21/hr–$22/hr
  • Full-time
  • high school
  • Posted 1d ago
  • Apply by Aug 7
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining wastewater treatment systems and line chemistry to ensure quality production. Duties include sampling chemicals, executing add schedules, and performing equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and the ability to pass a Class K Industrial Waste Water test within six months. Experience in water treatment or fast-paced environments is preferred.

Full job description

Job DetailsJob Location: J & M Plating Inc - Rockford, IL 61109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.84 - $22.09 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: 12-hours nights - Wednesday to SaturdayJob Category: Skilled Labor - TradesROLE SUMMARY:

The Waste Water Treatment Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining waste water treatment, and line chemistry for quality production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties

Perform and maintain inspection records.
Maintain tank chemistry
Inspect tanks using the appropriate method
Retrieve and examine water and chemical samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, and consistency.
Conduct and maintain wastewater treatment system
Execute chemical add schedule

Handle and Transport Chemicals

Clean and Inspect Media Filters

Monitor and fill “Day Tank” chemistry
Unload inbound chemistry off trucks

Additional Duties

Obtain and keep a forklift operator license through the company.
Technicians must also support the performance of equipment maintenance tasks, such as cleaning tanks, scraping material, and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area, among other company programs (5S), safety and compliance standards, and preventive maintenance activities.
Technicians must attend the shift transfer meetings in order to be up to date with the items completed and pending completion in a 24/7 organization.
Report to the supervisor on any maintenance needs for the line.

QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Speak, read, and write English and or Spanish (English preferred)
Organized with great attention to detail.
Ability to operate laboratory testing equipment.
Ability to use Microsoft Suite
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to apply good sense, understanding, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to solve problems involving several variables in standardized situations, as part of a team.
Perform duties and abilities to their highest potential
Willingness to Keep Promises and assume responsibility for mistakes.
Dedication to upholding customer expectations.
Open and Honest approach to Continuous Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent
Pass a Class K Industrial Waste Water test within 6 months of employment
Fork lift license
Experience working in Water Treatment and/or Fast-paced work environment is a plus.

For more detailed information about our pay, benefits, and career opportunities for this role, please visit jmplating.com/benefitscareer.

Related keywords

Wastewater TreatmentClass K Industrial Waste WaterChemical SamplingMedia Filters5SPreventive MaintenanceForklift LicenseTank ChemistryIndustrial PlatingSkilled Labor

About J&M Plating

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We Are In The Solutions Business! BEST SOLUTIONS FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: HEAT TREATING, COATING, PLATING, SORTING, PATCH

Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Rockford, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
1,035

J&M Plating is an industry leader in providing engineered solutions to the fastener and small stamping marketplaces. Utilizing state-of-the-art heat-treating, coating, plating, patch, and sorting equipment while employing the most stringent of systems and procedures for process control, we continually strive to exceed our customer's quality and service performance expectations. J&M Plating is a 220,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility offering one-stop shopping to the fastener and small stamping marketplaces. J&M is certified to the ISO9001:2015 quality standard, and our heat-treating and plating laboratories are ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited in the area of testing-mechanical. Since J&M Plating's beginning in 1986 as a zinc electroplater, the cornerstone of our business philosophy has been that our customers are our business partners. That philosophy still holds true today as a full-service provider offering heat-treating, dip-spin coating, zinc electroplating, patching, and sorting. In all of our business operations, our employees are constantly looking for ways to improve our business relationships and to truly become active partners in our goal of attaining a greater competitive advantage for each and every one of our customers as well as for us.

Offices: 4500 Kishwaukee Street, Rockford, Illinois 61109, US

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About J&M Plating

LinkedInVisit site

We Are In The Solutions Business! BEST SOLUTIONS FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: HEAT TREATING, COATING, PLATING, SORTING, PATCH

Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Rockford, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
1,035

J&M Plating is an industry leader in providing engineered solutions to the fastener and small stamping marketplaces. Utilizing state-of-the-art heat-treating, coating, plating, patch, and sorting equipment while employing the most stringent of systems and procedures for process control, we continually strive to exceed our customer's quality and service performance expectations. J&M Plating is a 220,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility offering one-stop shopping to the fastener and small stamping marketplaces. J&M is certified to the ISO9001:2015 quality standard, and our heat-treating and plating laboratories are ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited in the area of testing-mechanical. Since J&M Plating's beginning in 1986 as a zinc electroplater, the cornerstone of our business philosophy has been that our customers are our business partners. That philosophy still holds true today as a full-service provider offering heat-treating, dip-spin coating, zinc electroplating, patching, and sorting. In all of our business operations, our employees are constantly looking for ways to improve our business relationships and to truly become active partners in our goal of attaining a greater competitive advantage for each and every one of our customers as well as for us.

Offices: 4500 Kishwaukee Street, Rockford, Illinois 61109, US

Heat TreatAutomated SortPlatingCoatingsMetal FinishingSolutionsand PatchIndustrial EngineeringPrecious MetalsWholesale
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