EHS Technician

EK Machine; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EK Machine in Wisconsin seeks an EHS Technician to support Environmental, Health & Safety programs on 2nd shift, performing inspections, incident investigations, and compliance tracking while leveraging AI tools to improve reporting.

You will gain hands-on experience with OSHA compliance, hazard identification, and safety systems, and contribute to safety training and culture across operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or pursuing degree in EHS/business field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams); AI tools a plus.
• Interest in manufacturing and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety inspections and hazard identification.
• Assist incident investigations and reporting.
• Support OSHA recordkeeping and compliance tasks.
• Contribute to safety training sessions and toolbox talks.
• Track safety metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Support environmental compliance activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft 365 familiarity

AI tools awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Teams

AI tools

Job description

Department: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Reports To: Director of EHS & Org. Dev.

Schedule: 2nd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

The EHS Technician will support EHS programs by assisting with inspections, incident investigations, compliance tracking, and safety initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience in OSHA compliance, hazard identification, and safety systems, while leveraging AI tools (Microsoft Copilot & Teams) to improve reporting and decision‑making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety Inspections & Hazard Control
  • Conduct routine safety audits and identify workplace hazards
  • Recommend corrective actions and support hazard control programs
  • Assist with equipment and facility inspections
• Incident Investigation & Reporting
  • Assist with investigation of injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents
  • Help document root causes and track corrective actions
  • Support preparation of incident reports and summaries
• OSHA & Compliance Support
  • Assist with OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300/300A logs)
  • Maintain SDS and safety documentation
  • Support internal audits and regulatory compliance activities
• Training & Safety Culture
  • Assist with new hire safety onboarding and training sessions
  • Develop toolbox talks and safety communications
  • Participate in safety committee initiatives and program rollouts
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Track safety metrics (inspections, incidents, training completion)
  • Analyze trends and identify improvement opportunities
  • Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Environmental & EHS Program Support
  • Assist with environmental compliance and documentation
  • Support safety and sustainability initiatives across operations

AI-ENABLED EXPERIENCE

• Use Microsoft Copilot to generate reports, analyze trends, and create safety communications
• Support Teams-based tracking for inspections, observations, and reporting
• Assist in building AI-driven dashboards and digital safety workflows
• Gain modern, in-demand experience using AI in EHS programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma OR pursuing degree in an EHS/business-related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams); AI tools a plus
• Interest manufacturing and workplace safety

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Real-world OSHA compliance & safety program experience
• Hands‑on incident investigation and risk assessment skills
• Exposure to environmental compliance and industrial operations
• Experience using AI to enhance safety performance