Wastewater & Plating Operator – 2nd Shift, Growth

Atlas Copco North America LLC; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation andBenefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator for the New Hudson, MI facility. This 2nd shift role operates the wastewater system and plating line, performs maintenance, and troubleshoots equipment under supervision.

You will report to Production Supervisors and the Plant Manager, ensuring data accuracy, inventory control, and safe material handling in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for hands-on training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater treatment and metal precipitation processes.
• State certified wastewater certification in neutralization or chemical clarification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data reporting.
• Ability to operate the plating line and wastewater system.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater treatment system (continuous flow & batch) and plating line.
• Run a multi-stage filter press and troubleshoot equipment (pumps, valves, piping, pH probes, flow meters).
• Maintain daily history sheets and related paperwork in internal systems.
• Operate forklift to move materials after training.
• Minimize unplanned stops and maintain production requirements.
• Manage inventory of chemicals and testing supplies.

Skills

Acids and bases

Mechanical knowledge

Excel

Reliability

Team orientation

J-Mark systems

Plating & wastewater chemistry

ISO 14001 knowledge

Forklift operation

Tools

J-Mark wastewater systems

Forklift truck

Job description

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator for the New Hudson, MI facility. This 2nd shift role operates the wastewater system and plating line, performs maintenance, and troubleshoots equipment under supervision.

You will report to Production Supervisors and the Plant Manager, ensuring data accuracy, inventory control, and safe material handling in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for hands-on training and career growth.