Wastewater Treatment Technician

Randstad; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Knoxville seeks a Wastewater Treatment Technician for a direct-hire role at a food manufacturing facility. The position requires experience with DAF systems and a background in wastewater treatment, with a first-shift 6 AM–2 PM schedule and benefits starting on day one.

You will inspect and maintain treatment equipment, ensure GMP compliance, and monitor process instrumentation. A high school diploma is required, with at least 3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience required
• Experience level: Experienced
• High School education required

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take corrective action to prevent failures or downtime.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMPs, quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeable in wastewater treatment equipment; maintain and repair equipment used in water purification; read gauges and measuring devices.
• Focus on continuous improvement in speed and accuracy of product changeovers and preventative maintenance plans.
• Working knowledge of boilers, refrigeration, PLCs, electrical systems, VFD drives, cooling towers, ammonia compressors, process instrumentation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and packaging equipment.
• Basic computer skills to perform maintenance on computer-controlled machinery.
• Knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations on electrical safety, lockout/tagout, material handling, hazard communication, machine guarding, confined spaces, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Wastewater Treatment

Education

High School

Tools

DAF system

Job description

A food manufacturing facility in Knoxville is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Technician.

This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity with full benefits available on your first day of employment! Prior experience in food manufacturing or wastewater treatment plants is a plus! Experience utlizing DAF wastewater treatment system is required.

salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6 AM - 2 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to Food Safety (GMP’s), Quality programs, and Regulatory Requirements.
• Knowledgeable in wastewater treatment equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery used in water purification. Having the ability to read and interpret gauges and other measuring devices is required for this job.
• Possess the ability to focus on continuous improvement in the speed and accuracy of product changeovers and preventative maintenance plans.
• Working knowledge of boilers, refrigeration, PLC’s, electrical, VFD drives, cooling towers, ammonia compressors, process instrumentation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and packaging equipment.
• Have basic computer skills in order to perform maintenance and repair on computer- controlled machinery.
• Knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations on electrical safety (lockout/tagout), material handling, hazard communication, machine guarding, confined space, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required

The essential functions of this role include

• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• Wastewater Treatment
• DAF system

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School