Process Technician

Snapon; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on Incorporated is seeking a skilled environmental technician to monitor wastewater streams and plating processes, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The role includes maintaining chemical inventories, permits, and performing routine water quality checks.

You will calibrate pH/ORP instruments, inspect tanks and filter presses, and contribute as a team lead within the waste treatment department, coordinating with safety and operations to uphold environmental

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and applicable electroplating knowledge.
• Experience with wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance.
• Certification or coursework in electroplating preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and perform inspections.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive monitoring of waste streams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor plating processes and ensure standards are met.
• Maintain chemical inventories and permits.
• Calibration and maintenance of pH and ORP equipment.
• Lead the waste treatment department as a team lead.
• Attend training to stay current on regulations and complete additional duties as required.
• Ensure water reuse quality and conduct regular inspections of storage and pits.

Skills

Wastewater monitoring

Plating processes

Chemical handling

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma

Certified course in electroplating

Tools

pH/ORP meters

Water analysis equipment

Filter press

Job description

Overview

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation and aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation and technical education. OUR MISSION: The most valued productivity solutions in the world

Position Summary

Provide the services to insure all processes are in good working condition. Monitoring all waste water systems and making the necessary changes to insure environmental compliance. Monitoring all plating process systems and making the necessary changes to insure plating standards are met. Maintaining adequate chemical inventories, compliance records and permits.

Responsibilities

KEY TASKSEnvironment Comprehensive monitoring of waste streams to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations as well as conditions specified in permits held by the facility.Reports any out of specification to supervisor.Performs water treatment activities including: waste water analysis, start up, close down, pH checks, chemical additions, collecting samples of water, acid washing the vibratory and metal F006 filter press.Inspect pits, tanks, equipment.Responsible for the calibration and maintenance of pH and ORP equipment.Responsible for filter changes on water reuse and quality of water.Maintain inventory of treatment chemicals.Performs as a Team Lead for waste treatment dept.Attends training as necessary to keep current on regulations.Conducts regular inspections of waste storage areas and other areas necessary for pollution prevention.Other duties as required.Process Department Comprehensive monitoring of Nickel Chrome plating process.Perform analysis of nickel, chrome and pretreatment chemistries.Reports any out of specification to supervisor.Conducts regular inspections of tanks and storage areas.Submit the required samples for analysis to the appropriate agencies.Attends training as necessary to keep current on electroplating processes.Other duties as required.Comprehensive monitoring of black oxide processPerform analysis of black oxideComprehensive monitoring of vibratory finish processPerform analysis of vibratory finish and rust prevention

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTSHigh School diplomaPREFERREDPlatingCertified course in electroplating.Entrepreneurial in their thinking, skills and knowledge Interest in current technology and trends.Specialized Training or 1 - 3 Years Practical Experience.EnvironmentalCourses in regulatory compliance.Certified courses in wastewater treatmentEntrepreneurial in thinking, skills, and Interest in current technology and trends.