Pretreatment Technician

Dicastal North America Inc.; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicastal North America Inc. is seeking a Pretreatment Technician to operate the pretreatment line, perform chemical analyses, and monitor chemical dosing for liquid paint treatment systems.

The role requires strict safety adherence when handling hazardous materials and close attention to testing results. The ideal candidate has an associates or bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of hands-on chemical testing experience, with strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 Years’ experience in working with chemicals and testing in a lab.
• Strong mechanical aptitude skills.
• Manufacturing or paint experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety rules 100% of the time.
• Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines.
• Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.
• Strictly follow the instructions during operations, as well as maintenance of the equipment.
• Maintains a productive working environment through communication and teamwork.
• Conduct daily detection testing, record results and make appropriate adjustments
• Fill and maintain all chemical tank levels, with the appropriate chemicals
• Weekly calibration for the Pretreatment conductivity meters
• Maintain and clean tank filter screens
• Conduct scheduled operator PMs and coordinate maintenance repairs
• Conduct or assist in annual cleaning of pretreatment system
• Primary contact concerning chemicals used in area
• Work with chemical supplier on product testing and maintaining pretreatment supplies
• Complete all required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned or designated

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing or paint experience

Working knowledge of environmentalReg

Lab testing experience

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Reports to: Production Team Leader Date: February 2021

Summary

The Pretreatment Technician is responsible for chemical analysis of water, operating the Pretreatment Line and monitoring and adjusting chemicals in the liquid paint treatment system. The technician is required to work safely with hazardous materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows safety rules 100% of the time.
• Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines.
• Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.
• Strictly follow the instructions during operations, as well as maintenance of the equipment
• Maintains a productive working environment through communication and teamwork.
• Conduct daily detection testing, record results and make appropriate adjustments
• Fill and maintain all chemical tank levels, with the appropriate chemicals
• Weekly calibration for the Pretreatment conductivity meters
• Maintain and clean tank filter screens
• Conduct scheduled operator PMs and coordinate maintenance repairs
• Conduct or assist in annual cleaning of pretreatment system
• Primary contact concerning chemicals used in area
• Work with chemical supplier on product testing and maintaining pretreatment supplies
• Complete all required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned or designated

Skills and Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-3 Years’ experience in working with chemicals and testing in a lab
• Strong mechanical aptitude skills
• Manufacturing or paint experience preferred
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations helpful

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
• Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

• Must be able to work in a hot environment
• Must be able to operate forklift
• Must be able to lift varying weights
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.