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Job Title: Water Quality Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Water Quality Technician to join our team in the ATL department, focusing on wastewater management. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the water entering and leaving the plant meets environmental safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the well water filters, including changing them and monitoring water quality readings.

• Switch valves as needed to control water flow.

• Test and analyze water quality data.

• Document information accurately into the software system.

• Communicate status updates with plant managers.

• Complete lock-out tag-out procedures for safety.

• Calibrate probes and process equipment as necessary.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of process flow, water treatment, and water quality standards.

• Experience in environmental quality testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in water processing, machine operation, lab, or quality control.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Why Work Here?

This is a unique opportunity to enter the field of water quality and environmental standards without prior experience. We provide comprehensive training to become a certified operator, with additional certifications available that come with salary increases. We also offer yearly performance-based raises.

Work Environment

You will work in an aluminum and steel manufacturing plant. The dress code includes boots, jeans, and shirts, all of which are provided. You will be part of a medium-sized team of about 15 people, but you will be working independently most of the time. The work schedule depends on the operation of the plant's machines, and there can be significant downtime, which should be utilized for training and learning new duties.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverdale,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.