Environmental Technician Trainee

Ducommun Incorporated; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated is seeking an Environmental Technician Trainee to assist in maintaining and servicing environmental systems. This full-time role includes processing industrial water, handling hazardous waste, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Join a leading company with a history dating back to 1849, dedicated to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret MSDS, D.O.T. Regulations, and chemical labels.
• Ability to write routine reports and logs.
• Ability to communicate effectively within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians in maintaining etchant rejuvenation and wastewater treatment systems.
• Comply with environmental laws and regulations.
• Conduct environmental inspections and manage hazardous waste.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Ability to interpret documents

Mathematical skills

Common sense application

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Under direct supervision, assist technicians with supporting tasks to maintain and service the etchant rejuvenation and waste water treatment systems, as well as hazardous waste operations. Proactively prevent environmental problems. Work within company policies, procedures and the federal, state and local environmental laws. Capable of learning the following duties. Each job function will be conducted within the quality standards described in the Ducommun Quality Statement. Follow all safety rules including Lock-Out-Tag-Out and Confined Space-Entry procedures

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our facility in Orange, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.

Job Summary

• Process all industrial water prior to release to sewer.
• Operate filter Press to remove solids from wastewater.
• Inspect transporter vehicles prior to shipping hazardous waste.
• Dry filter cake from filter press.
• Process aluminum trihydrate from caustic rejuvenation system.
• Operate the drum filter for the Type II caustic rejuvenation.
• Service all pumps associated with the caustic rejuvenation system.
• Service the wastewater fume scrubber.
• Transfer etchant from process tanks.
• Inventory control for materials necessary for wastewater treatment and etchant / deox chemicals.
• Analyze caustic enchant, N-1 and N-2 Titration test.
• Comply with D.O.T. regulations in handling hazardous waste shipments.
• Collect and store used shop wipes according to hazardous waste procedures.
• Process empty paint containers.
• Accurately add chemicals to process tank as directed.
• Complete Maintenance Work log/records.
• Conduct leak detection inspections.
• Clean Process tanks using confined space procedures.
• Run and repair PVC chemical pipe.
• Run and repair steel and stainless-steel chemicals pipe.
• Conduct environmental inspections.
• Inspect and repair all emergency eye wash stations and showers.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), D.O.T. Regulations, Chemical Container labels and equipment gauges.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence such as daily work logs and records.
• Ability to effectively communicate among all levels within the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, such as evaluating and implement a response to a chemical spill and to consider various priorities such as human, environmental and equipment safety.
• Understanding and application of laws and legislation.
  
  

Required Experience And Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

1885 N. Batavia Street

Orange, California, 92865

United States

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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