Wastewater Treatment Technician – Compliance & Process

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 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.