Wastewater Operator

Kelly; Attleboro Falls (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Wastewater Operator to support our North Attleboro facility on the 2nd shift. The role involves operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment system to meet environmental permits and production needs.

Ideal candidates will have the MA Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater License, a high school diploma or GED, and 1–2+ years of related experience, including handling hazardous chemicals. The position offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Massachusetts Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater License is required.
• 1–2+ years in wastewater treatment or related chemical processes preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals (acids and bases) is expected.
• Strong math, chemistry, and troubleshooting skills; mechanical aptitude with pumps.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record wastewater flow systems.
• Operate pumps, pH meters, flow meters, and filtration systems.
• Change filters and perform routine maintenance.
• Collect samples for lab testing and maintain inventories.
• Assist with waste solution handling and disposal per SOPs.
• Follow OSHA and environmental regulations; keep work area clean.

Skills

Math skills

Chemistry knowledge

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Pumps & equipment

Forklift experience

Education

Massachusetts Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater License

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps

pH meters

Flow meters

Filtration systems

Job description

• MA wastewater operator license is required**

Wastewater Operator – 2nd shift

Location: North Attleboro, MA

Pay range: $30–35/hour

Duration: Full-Time | Permanent position with benefits

Schedules Available

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Occasional Saturdays as needed)

**This position does require that you be fitted for a respirator, so you would need to stay clean shaven**

We are a global leader in precious metals refining, recycling, and advanced industrial manufacturing is seeking two experienced Wastewater Operators to join our North Attleboro facility. This organization supports critical industries including electronics, medical, automotive, and industrial manufacturing through environmentally responsible processing and recovery operations.

Training Schedule

All new hires will complete training on 1st shift for the first 1–2 weeks:

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Position Summary

The Wastewater Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment system safely and efficiently to support production operations and ensure compliance with local discharge permits and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Massachusetts Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater License required
• 1–2+ years of wastewater treatment, chemical processing, electrochemical refining, or plating experience preferred
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals including acids and bases
• Strong math, chemistry, and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical aptitude with pumps, piping, gauges, filters, and hand tools
• Forklift experience preferred (training available)

Responsibilities Include

• Monitoring and recording wastewater flow systems
• Operating pumps, pH meters, flow meters, and filtration systems
• Changing filters and performing routine maintenance
• Collecting samples for lab testing
• Maintaining chemical inventories and supplies
• Assisting with waste solution handling and disposal
• Following all SOPs, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move materials using handling equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, twist, push, and work in confined spaces
• Comfortable working around heat, dust, noise, and industrial fumes

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, safety-focused manufacturing operation with competitive pay and long-term career potential.

Benefits

• voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.