Waste Treatment Operator

Kids for the Future; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Interconnect is seeking a Waste Water Treatment (WWT) Operator to run and monitor the WWT system and perform preventive maintenance in a manufacturing setting in Schaumburg, IL. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with base pay $17.00–$20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include daily lab analysis for pH and copper, hazardous waste handling, and ensuring compliance with safety and ITAR requirements. High school diploma and 1 year related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum one year experience in wastewater treatment or related manufacturing experience.
• PCB industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies, systems and procedures.
• Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system daily.
• Perform daily lab analyses (pH, copper) and batch treatments as needed.
• Handle hazardous waste and organize shipments.
• Set up piping and controls on the WWT system and production floor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Company Description

Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors in the North American market. Summit offers solutions ranging from advanced cutting-edge prototyping to complex high-mix, low-to-mid volume production. Summit’s eight facilities are located across California, Illinois, Colorado, and Toronto, Canada. For more information, please visit summitinterconnect.com.

About the Role

The WWT (Waste Water Treatment) Operator is responsible for running, monitoring, and plumbing the Waste Water Treatment (WWT) system and conduct preventative maintenance. Performs daily laboratory analysis for PH levels. Organizes and ships out hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to company policies, systems, and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize work and schedule time to accommodate work demands, turn-around time, and company commitments.
• Daily running and monitoring of the waste water treatment system.
• Daily preventive maintenance of WWT system.
• Grab samples of IX sensing systems and discharge frequently.
• Perform daily laboratory analysis for copper conc.
• Batch treatment, when needed.
• Organize virgin chemistry and store them in proper location.
• Organize and ship hazardous waste
• Plumbing in the WWT system as well in the production floor.
• Setting up to get composite samples.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze issues and recommend corrective action in a fast-paced environment.
• Multitasking with an extreme sense of urgency.
• Flexibility to work scheduled hours and extra hours as required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Handy with tools

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in waste water treatment or relatable experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the PCB industry is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long period of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions (wearing respirators, handling hazardous materials, working with industrial machinery, etc.)
• Using equipment as per operating procedures (heavy machines, test equipment, power tools, etc.).

Summary

Summit offers a variety of health and benefit programs which include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA plans, Hospital and Accident plans, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays. Benefits are effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.

Summit Interconnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.