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Entry Level Water Quality Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Water Quality Technician to join our team at a prominent aluminum and steel manufacturing plant. This role involves working in the ATL department, primarily focusing on the wastewater part of the plant. The technician will ensure that the water entering and leaving the plant meets environmental safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee well water filters and change them as needed

• Take water quality readings and switch valves

• Test and analyze water quality data

• Document information into the software system

• Communicate status updates with plant managers

• Complete lockout/tagout procedures

• Calibrate probes and process equipment

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of process flow and water treatment

• Understanding of environmental and water quality standards

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Availability to work either 1st or 3rds. Positions hours run on a (2on-2off-3on-3off 6AM-6PM or 6PM-6PM)

Why Work Here?

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals new to the field of water quality or environmental standards. We provide comprehensive training to become an operator and obtain necessary certifications. Additionally, employees receive $1/hour raises for each certification earned, along with yearly performance-based raises. Our Client fosters a supportive learning environment, ensuring ongoing professional development.

Work Environment

The work environment is an aluminum and steel manufacturing plant, where the technician will need to wear provided boots and jeans. The team consists of about 15 members on-site, but the technician will often work independently. The work schedule depends on the operation of the plant's machines, requiring flexibility and self-motivation during downtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverdale, Iowa.

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.