Wastewater Treatment Tech, SBI

Pioneer Metal Finishing; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-Day Pay

Quarterly Incentive Program

Paid company holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

On-the-Job Training and Advancement

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Fun Recognition Events

Job summary

Pioneer Metal Finishing in South Bend, IN, is seeking a Wastewater Technician to ensure city discharge meets permit requirements and regulatory specifications. You will monitor treatment processes, record metered values, and adjust chemicals to maintain water quality within target ranges.

This on-site role supports production, maintains equipment, and collaborates with safety and maintenance teams. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater discharge monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to record and interpret pH, flow, and pump settings.
• Familiarity with chemical additives and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater discharge per regulatory specifications.
• Record pH levels, pump settings, and water flows.
• Fill chemical tanks as needed for wastewater treatment.
• Adjust chemical additives to meet Pioneer specifications.
• Empty filter press per schedule.
• Assist in spill cleanup operations.
• Maintain organized work area and clean equipment.
• Coordinate with production on tank dump schedules.
• General maintenance of waste treatment equipment.
• Back up Lab Tech duties related to chemical analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wastewater monitoring

Chemical handling

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Tools

PH meter

Chemical pumps

Wastewater equipment

Job description

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

This position is responsible for ensuring the water discharged to the city is in compliance with our operating permit. To ensure the wastewater to the city complies, the technician must maintain a system of wastewater treatment processes by recording metered values and following instructions to properly adjust the water quality into acceptable ranges before discharging.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring wastewater discharge per regulatory specifications.
• Record PH levels, pump setting, and water flows.
• Fill chemical tanks as needed for continued wastewater treatment.
• Understand and adjust chemical additives as required to ensure water quality meets Pioneer specifications.
• Empty filter press per schedule.
• Assist in any spill clean-up operations.
• Maintain an organized and clean operating area, including cleaning empty drums if needed.
• Work closely with production personnel to maintain tank dump schedules.
• General cleaning/maintenance of waste treatment equipment.
• Serve as back-up to the Lab Tech position, as it relates to chemical analysis and additions.
• Other job duties as assigned.

The Work Environment includes

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, moving machinery, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection)
• Potential splash exposure near process lines
• Responsibilities are repetitive in nature.
• Exposure to various chemicals used in process
• Wear Protective gear deemed necessary for the job.

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire

• Next-Day Pay Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits