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Chemical Maintenance Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise and assist with batch treatments and tank change-outs as required by production.
  • Supervise chemical maintenance and production staff.
  • Maintain and perform weekly and month-end chemical inventories.
  • Maintain and perform daily, weekly, and monthly waste inspections.
  • Schedule and maintain chemical filtration systems for production lines.
  • Schedule and maintain chemical maintenance equipment in proper working order.
  • Observe all company safety and PPE requirements.
  • General housekeeping of chemical maintenance areas.
  • Receiving and warehousing of incoming chemicals.
  • Maintain and perform Hazardous waste management activities.
  • Cross-train in Production Supervision to fill in for vacations or leaves of absence in production department.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work outside of normal business hours as required
  • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.*
  • 5-10 years experience.* *
  • Annual Hazwoper refresher, RCRA, and DOT hazardous materials training.* *
  • Forklift certified.*

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Working knowledge of plating tank chemistry (CEF certification helpful). *
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions.* *
  • Ability to lift and move 1-75 lbs. as needed.* *
  • Ability to interact with co-workers and supervisors in a cooperative manner.*
  • Ability to maintain a regular and reliable attendance record
  • Ability to manage multiple jobs at the same time
  • Fluency in reading, writing and speaking the English language
  • Ability to work independently without supervision

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Required safety equipment—glasses, aprons, boots, face shields, respirators, and gloves as needed.
  • Hoses and buckets to maintain fluid levels and make required chemical adds to process tanks
  • Air and mechanical pumps for transferring chemicals.
  • Measuring equipment for ensuring proper chemical add volumes and weights.
  • Forklift, two-wheel dolly, and drum jack.
  • Log books and add sheets for documentation of chemical additions and transfers.
  • SDS sheets for proper safe handling of chemicals.

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Required experience:

  • Chemical Maintenance Technician: 5 year min

Required language:

  • English

Required license or certification:

  • Forklift Certified
  • Wastewater Treatment Class C license

Chemical Maintenance Supervisor Skills and Qualifications:
Supervision, Staffing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Developing Budgets, Technical Leadership, Technical Understanding, Equipment Maintenance, Teamwork, Job Knowledge

Company DescriptionThe unique business of Industrial Plating was established in 1955 and has been a family-owned business.Company DescriptionThe unique business of Industrial Plating was established in 1955 and has been a family-owned business.]]>

Chemical Maintenance Supervisor

Industrial Plating
Lafayette, IN
Full time

Published on 01/26/2024

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