Lab Tech/Chemist - IL

MPP Management Inc; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

401K

ESOP

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company in Du Quoin, IL is looking for a Lab Tech/Chemist. The role involves maintaining chemical levels and conducting analytical testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of manufacturing experience, and the ability to work weekends. The position offers an hourly wage of $19.00 to $24.00 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of previous manufacturing experience is needed.
• Availability to work weekends is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chemical and metals levels in tanks.
• Change filters on rack and barrel lines.
• Notify supervisor of any concerns or malfunctions.

Skills

Technical Capacity and Job Knowledge

Interpersonal and Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Teamwork/Cooperation

Safety & Security

Quality/Quantity

Dependability and Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with MPP Management Inc

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

With 85 years of experience, MPP Group of Companies is a family-owned and operated business that has grown into a very progressive twenty-first-century firm, with the highest capabilities in production quality, product consistency, environmental compliance, and customer service. MPP Group and Companies are significant players in metal protection plating with locations in DuQuoin, IL, Kansas City, MO, and Corsicana, TX. Founded in 1956, MPP takes pride in its customer service and communication programs, which are among the best in the industry.

We strive to attract talent who share our vision and values. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a productive Lab Tech/Chemist in Du Quoin, IL to join our team.

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $19.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains chemical and metals levels in tanks on both lines
• Maintains zinc ball level, chloride levels, acid content, britener, and carrier levels in lines through both analytical testing and by reviewing parts coming out of the lines
• Changes filters on rack and barrel lines and schedules tank dump schedule
• Maintains records of adds and dumps to correctly cost chemical usage
• Maintains calibration of analytical test equipment
• Notifies supervisor and appropriate people of any concerns or malfunctions
• Maintains chemical costs through correct additions
• Other duties as assigned
• Education/Expirience
• Technical Capacity and Job Knowledge
• Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Safety & Security
• Quality/Quantity
• Dependability and Initiative

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED and/or preference for an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• One year of previous manufacturing experience.
• Availability to work weekends is a must.
• A combination of education and experience

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training will be considered.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Start accruing paid time off on your 1 st day of employment)
• Holiday pay
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 401K
• ESOP

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Travel

• No travel is expected for this position.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects and controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear

Frequently Required

• Stand for extended periods
• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Lift and Move

The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of this position. The incumbent will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor.