Waste Water Operator / 3rd Shift

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Waste Water Operator in Ames, IA for a 3rd shift role (Mon-Fri, 10:00 pm–6:00 am). The job involves operating wastewater equipment, delivering materials to production lines, and performing preventative maintenance in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, is a team player, and willing to work overtime. PPE compliance and safety are essential. Company benefits and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Attendance: Rarely absent or late, pre-schedules and pre-approves absences.
• Safety: Follows PPE and safety standards; ensures safety of self and others.
• Quality: Follows standard work; aims to get it right the first time.
• Productivity: Manages time and stays on task with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork: Respects others; communicates and collaborates to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater and associated equipment per SOPs.
• Deliver oil and paint to production and collect used oil from lines.
• Dump chip hoppers as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors for waste pick-up and supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

The Waste Water Operator will be responsible for the daily maintenance and running of the CPS, Filter Press and used oil filtration equipment.

This is a 3rd Shift position, working Monday through Friday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Runing wastewater Equipment per SOPs.
• Deliver oil and paint to production as needed, and picking up used oil from the assembly lines.
• Dump chip hoppers as needed.
• Calling vendors for waste pick up and ordering of needed supplies.
• Preventative maintenance on wastewater and other equipment in the wastewater area.
• Help maintenance techs when needed with dismantling, overhauling, and assembling of equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must follow all PPE requirements for job duties.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Requirements And Skills

• Attendance: Rarely absent or late, pre-schedules and pre-approves absences. Ability to work occasional overtime.
• Safety: Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), looks after the safety of others.
• Quality: Follows standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and gets it right the first time.
• Productivity: Manages time wisely, stays on task requiring little supervision to get the job done.
• Teamwork: respects others, shares information, gives & receives feedback, works interdependently with co-workers to accomplish team goals. Works with others to resolve conflicts.

What We’re Looking For

Background and Skills

• High School Diploma
• Team player that can work overtime as needed and willing to learn.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory company work records, including attendance

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee has the potential to be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is at a level the company recommends hearing protection. The employee must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.