Environmental Services Technician- Dyersville Die Cast

Dyersville Economic Development Corp; Center (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

On‑the‑job training

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dyersville Economic Development Corp is seeking an Environmental Services Technician – Level II to support environmental compliance, waste management, and housekeeping in a CNC machining and die‑cast manufacturing environment. The role operates on the production floor, ensuring safety and cleanliness across CNC and die‑cast areas.

The position emphasizes independent work, adherence to environmental procedures, and ongoing improvement of waste practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience handling industrial waste, oils, or machining by-products.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste streams from CNC machining and die-cast operations, including aluminum and brass scrap, chips, dross, oils, coolants, lubricants, filters, and absorbents.
• Ensure proper segregation, labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Handle coolant waste, oily rags, absorbents, filters, and machining by-products in compliance with procedures.
• Maintain waste manifests, inspection logs, and environmental documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections of waste storage areas, coolant collection areas, secondary containment, and outdoor storage.
• Coordinate waste pickups with approved vendors.
• Lead initial spill response activities involving oils, coolants, or chemicals per training and procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in CNC cells, die-cast cells, furnace areas, and support areas.
• Support recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental compliance and reduce waste disposal costs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Environmental Services Technician – Level II – CNC & Die Cast

We are hiring an Environmental Services Technician – Level II to support environmental compliance, waste management, and housekeeping operations in a CNC machining and die‑cast manufacturing environment. This role works independently on the production floor and plays a critical role in maintaining environmental, safety, and housekeeping standards across both CNC and die‑cast operations.

Location

Dyersville, IA

Job Type

Full-Time

Pay

(Based on experience)

Sign‑On Bonus

$1,000

Essential Duties

• Manage waste streams from CNC machining and die‑cast operations, including aluminum and brass scrap, chips, dross, oils, coolants, lubricants, filters, and absorbents.
• Ensure proper segregation, labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste.
• Handle coolant waste, oily rags, absorbents, filters, and machining by‑products in compliance with procedures.
• Maintain waste manifests, inspection logs, and environmental documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections of waste storage areas, coolant collection areas, secondary containment, and outdoor storage.
• Coordinate waste pickups with approved vendors.
• Lead initial spill response activities involving oils, coolants, or chemicals per training and procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in CNC cells, die‑cast cells, furnace areas, and support areas.
• Support recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental compliance and reduce waste disposal costs.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1‑2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience handling industrial waste, oils, coolants, or machining by‑products.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• CNC machining and/or die‑cast manufacturing experience.
• Hazardous waste handling experience.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and documentation.

Work Environment

CNC machining and die‑cast manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, oils, coolants, and fumes. Required use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel‑toe footwear. Overtime as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On‑the‑job training
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement