Waste Treatment Technician - 3rd Shift

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Bedford, United States, is seeking a laboratory/paint operations technician to set up and run coating tests, prepare solutions, and document regulatory tests.

You will work with electrostatic and powder coating processes, follow safety procedures, and ensure accurate data collection. HS diploma required; paint line experience preferred; strong English communication and math skills needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with lab equipment and testing processes.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental procedures.
• Strong math and data recording abilities.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Obtains sample for laboratory tests and bacteria checks.
• Regulates and adjusts control devices to bring about proper chemical reaction.
• Fills out mandatory regulatory test reports and labels hazardous waste drums correctly.
• Cleans laboratory equipment and calibrates instruments.
• Prepares chemical solutions.
• Performs annual testing for customers.

Skills

Computer skills

Electrostatic coating

Powder coating

Wet spray applications

Math skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Obtains sample for laboratory tests and bacteria checks.
• Regulates and adjusts control devices to bring about proper chemical reaction.
• Fills out mandatory regulatory test reports and labels hazardous waste drums correctly.
• Cleans laboratory equipment and calibrates instruments.
• Prepares chemical solutions.
• Performs annual testing for customers.

Job Skills Requirements

• Computer skills
• Knowledge & use of electrostatic applications/powder coating processes/wet spray applications
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Proficient communication skills
• Follow safety and environmental procedures
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Paint Line experience required
• Computer skills required
• Strong understanding of chemicals required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Ability to reach and/or pull for a full work shift (8-12 hours)