Wastewater Treatment Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Wastewater Treatment Technician to work at a company located in the Fort Wayne, IN area!

Job Title:    Wastewater Treatment Technician

Job Location:  Fort Wayne

Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits:  $19-$26 p/hr DOE 6am-4pm or 4pm-2am Mon-Thur.

Job Description:          

Key Responsibilities

Wastewater Treatment

•           Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment (clarifiers, filter presses, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, chemical feed systems, etc.)

•           Perform chemical treatment processes such as pH neutralization, metals precipitation, and chelation breaking for plating/finishing rinse waters

•           Collect and test water samples for pH, metals concentration (e.g., chromium, nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium), and other regulated parameters

•           Maintain accurate logs of chemical usage, flow rates, and lab results for regulatory compliance (EPA, local POTW permits)

•           Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on pumps, valves, tanks, and dosing systems

•           Manage handling, storage, and proper disposal of hazardous waste sludge (filter cake) in accordance with RCRA requirements

•           Order and manage inventory of treatment chemicals

•           Troubleshoot process upsets and adjust treatment parameters as needed

RoHS Compliance Support

•           Monitor use of RoHS-restricted substances in plating baths and processes, including lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, mercury, and certain brominated flame retardants/phthalates where applicable

•           Track substitution of restricted materials with RoHS-compliant alternatives (e.g., trivalent chromium in place of hexavalent chromium plating solutions)

•           Maintain documentation and traceability records supporting customer RoHS compliance declarations and Certificates of Conformance

•           Coordinate with quality/engineering teams on material composition testing (e.g., XRF screening) to verify plated parts meet RoHS threshold limits

•           Assist in maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory records reflecting RoHS status of process chemicals

•           Support internal and customer audits related to RoHS and REACH compliance

•           Stay current on updates to RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU and amendments) and related restricted substance regulations

General Compliance & Safety

•           Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agencies (e.g., discharge monitoring reports)

•           Follow all safety protocols when handling acids, caustics, and heavy metal-bearing solutions (PPE, spill response, SDS compliance)

•           Support broader environmental compliance initiatives (RCRA, REACH, Prop 65 as applicable)

•           Must be able to operate a forklift safely 

Qualifications

•           High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field preferred

•           1–3+ years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, plating operations, or a related field preferred

•           Working knowledge of pretreatment regulations and metal finishing discharge limits

•           Familiarity with RoHS/REACH restricted substance requirements strongly preferred

•           Basic chemistry skills and ability to perform lab titrations/tests

•           Mechanical aptitude for pump/valve maintenance

•           Ability to lift 50 lbs, work around chemicals, and wear required PPE

•           Wastewater certification (state-specific) a plus

Work Environment

•           Industrial plant setting with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and wet/humid conditions

•           May require rotating shifts, weekend, or on-call availability

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