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The Plating System Technician role focuses on the maintenance, enhancements, and continual improvements for the Plating Line work center & and associated systems (e.g., Castion/Waste treatment systems).. Various chemistry lab work. General maintenance outside of the overall Plating systems - as needed. Compiling information on daily operator readings, chemical usages, field results, operator observations, chemical and equipment inventory, equipment history, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance to consequently update, input to computerized data bases, and review for optimization of operations and maintenance records. Operating hand tools, power tools, and machinery in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of a wide variety of specialized wastewater plant collection, conveying and treatment equipment

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Westfield, MA Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. The Plating System Technician role focuses on the maintenance, enhancements, and continual improvements for the Plating Line work center & and associated systems (e.g., Castion/Waste treatment systems) . Examples of Duties: Tank Chemistry maintenance: Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) for quality and productivity Various chemistry lab work Daily monitoring and readings logging, analysis and actions as needed Plating Rack PM Overall plating machine PM Daily/Weekly and other periodic inspections. Develop and maintain checklist of items to be inspected or testing along with the schedule and the work to that schedule. Take action on any findings. Plating Issue Root Cause Analysis/Corrective action CastION evaporation system operation Waste treatment filter press operation Ion Bed maintenance - e.g., regeneration Boiler operator General maintenance outside of the overall Plating systems - as needed Job Description <ul><li>Overall operation of the waste treatment systems working directly with the plating department as the primary customer</li><li>Interpreting meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine and make operational adjustments to processes</li><li>Maintaining operations logs and recording meter and gauge readings, subsequently making adjustments as indicated</li><li>Checking machinery and equipment for malfunctions</li><li>Conducting regular preventive maintenance, repairs, cleaning, painting, and overhauls of machinery and equipment, including alarms</li><li>Compiling information on daily operator readings, chemical usages, field results, operator observations, chemical and equipment inventory, equipment history, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance to consequently update, input to computerized data bases, and review for optimization of operations and maintenance records</li><li>Accepting chemical deliveries to ensure all off-loading is performed to all safety standards and other regulations</li><li>Adhering to waste control requirements</li><li>Maintaining a clean and orderly treatment plant</li><li>Operating hand tools, power tools, and machinery in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of a wide variety of specialized wastewater plant collection, conveying and treatment equipment</li><li>Conducting site inspections of operations</li><li>Operating, monitoring, and maintaining chemical-feed equipment</li><li>Making routine laboratory tests at various stages of treatment in accordance with standardized procedures and adds treatment materials as required</li><li>Maintaining spare parts, chemical, and tool inventories</li><li>Performing all related duties to the operation and maintenance of the facility including but not limited to: painting, cleaning, calibrating, preventative maintenance, record keeping, ordering and purchasing supplies</li><li>Assisting in project planning, maintenance, and equipment upgrades </li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>High School Diploma or GED required</li><li>One-year certificate from college or technical school; 1+ year experience and/or training in the related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Ability to:</li><ul><li>Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals</li><li>Write routine reports and correspondence</li><li>Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization </li></ul><li>Proven track record of original thinking and creativity with a proclivity to generate ideas and innovative approaches</li><li>Strong mathematical skills including an ability to calculate percentages, volume, proportions, etc.</li><li>Problem-solving and reasoning abilities</li><li>Plumbing and maintenance skills</li><li>Familiarity and comfort with technology and a working knowledge of the Internet, inventory and manufacturing software programs, Excel</li><li>Physical demands:</li><ul><li>Standing, walking, reaching required frequently</li><li>Occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling required</li><li>Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds</li><li>Occasional team/partner-lift of up to 100 pounds</li><li>Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth-perception vision required at all times</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of this position. </li></ul><li>Work environment:</li><ul><li>Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and a higher noise level; PPE is provided by the Company</li><li>Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions</li><li>Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals </li></ul></ul>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions): <ul><li>Do you have Chemical Waste Experience and Plating Experience </li></ul>2. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

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