Aerospace Chemical Maintenance Technician
Hytek Finishes
Woodmont Beach, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Compensation and Benefits, English Language, Environmental Compliance, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Forklift, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Industrial Management, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, Military, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Plating Processes, Production Support, Pumps, Quality Assurance, Waste Management, Waste Treatment
LOCATION
Woodmont Beach, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Reports to: Chemical Maintenance Technician
Reports to: OHS and Facility Manager
Location: Kent, WA
Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
Schedule: 1st Shift; Overtime may be required (extended shifts and/or weekends); On-Call is Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)
Job Summary
Employees in this position are responsible for providing support to the production departments by keeping the process solutions in specification by making chemical additions or bath replacements. This position also maintains environmental compliance by wastewater treatment and proper preparation and storage of hazardous materials for proper off-site disposal.
Responsibilities
Work closely with experienced Technicians and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
Properly handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials.
Accurately measure liquid and solid materials.
Perform maintenance on chemical levels in tanks to ensure they remain within spec; this may include adds, splits, etc.
Operate pumps in order to perform chemical maintenance on plating and anodize lines.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move chemicals and hazardous materials.
Follow Quality Assurance requirements.
Follow safety precautions as trained.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Pre-employment and annual physical exam required; ability to wear a respirator.
Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with other employees, Customers, and auditors.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements
1-2 years in industrial wastewater treatment and/or manufacturing environment a plus.
2-5 years of hazardous materials, industrial wastewater treatment, waste and wastewater treatment handling preferred, but not required.
HAZWOPER certification preferred, but not required.
Essential Mental/Physical Demands
Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to waist) 119 lbs., (floor to overhead) 31 lbs.
Ability to carry 55 lbs. occasionally
Ability to push/pull 100 lbs. occasionally
Ability to stand and walk frequently
Ability to sit occasionally
Ability to reach overhead occasionally
Ability to reach from shoulder and waist frequently
Ability to reach from knee and to floor occasionally
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally
Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
Ability to push/pull frequently
Ability to pivot and pinch occasionally
Ability to grasp frequently
Ability to see/hear/feel constantly
Hearing protection required when working in the area. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment is required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and respirator (provided by Company).
Full Benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Profit Sharing Plan, 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist. Dress attire: Business Casual, Jeans welcomed!
Salary Range: $25.00 - $46.00 per hour. *Hourly rate is DOE, dependent upon years of experience in industrial waste management and/or experience with highest level educational background.
Application Process
Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.
Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Department: Chem Maintenance-011950
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Hytek Finishes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individuals based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or veteran status. Unfortunately we are only able to hire US Persons and unable to sponsor visa applicants. To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Hytek Finishes operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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