SWD Inc. · 4 months ago
Assistant Wastewater Treatment and Lab Manager
Addison, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $75K/yrSWD Inc. is a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing and Fastener Sorting fields, seeking a full-time 1st Shift Lab Assistant to support the Lab Manager. The role involves performing waste treatment duties, maintaining data logs, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting in training while testing materials and monitoring chemical inventories.
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Responsibilities
Capable of performing all duties of a waste treatment operator
Assist Lab Manager in supervisory duties such as hiring, overseeing training, performance evaluations, addressing employee concerns, and administering disciplinary action as needed
Maintains a state of Illinois Class K operator's license
Assists in maintaining and recording all data logged by the operators
Enforces safety requirements and ensures all new employees are properly trained
Assists in ensuring operators complete duties in their daily priority logs
Works with the lab manager and the Metal Finishing Manager to establish weekend operating schedules
Assists in preparing technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information relative to all process chemistry
Tests chemicals and physical properties of materials used in processing tanks
Performs coating weight analysis of phosphated panels
Assists in monitoring chemical inventories and communicates any discrepancies to the Lab Manager
Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis
Represents the lab during quality and environmental audits and assists with experimenting with new process chemistry
Analyze and summarize information related to all process chemistry
Ensures proper operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; communicating with Maintenance for repairs
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Practice safe work habits, following outlined policies and procedures
Operate a forklift, following all required safety and operational procedures
Be aware of SWD Inc. Company's policy and procedures, including the quality system as defined by ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and ISO-17025 and outlined in SWD Inc.'s quality, environmental and laboratory systems policy, and procedure manuals
Qualification
Required
Capable of performing all duties of a waste treatment operator
Assist Lab Manager in supervisory duties such as hiring, overseeing training, performance evaluations, addressing employee concerns, and administering disciplinary action as needed
Maintains a state of Illinois Class K operator's license
Assists in maintaining and recording all data logged by the operators
Enforces safety requirements and ensures all new employees are properly trained
Assists in ensuring operators complete duties in their daily priority logs
Works with the lab manager and the Metal Finishing Manager to establish weekend operating schedules
Assists in preparing technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information relative to all process chemistry
Tests chemicals and physical properties of materials used in processing tanks
Performs coating weight analysis of phosphated panels
Assists in monitoring chemical inventories and communicates any discrepancies to the Lab Manager
Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis
Represents the lab during quality and environmental audits and assists with experimenting with new process chemistry
Analyze and summarize information related to all process chemistry
Ensures proper operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; communicating with Maintenance for repairs
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Practice safe work habits, following outlined policies and procedures
Operate a forklift, following all required safety and operational procedures
Be aware of SWD Inc. Company's policy and procedures, including the quality system as defined by ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and ISO-17025 and outlined in SWD Inc.'s quality, environmental and laboratory systems policy, and procedure manuals
Several years of experience in manufacturing or production
Basic reading, writing and math skills
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment
Handle heavy equipment
Ability to work independently and with a team
Physical stamina and strength
Attention to detail
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Pay Every Friday!
Start earning PTO (Vacation Days) on Day 1 of Employment
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Eight Paid Holidays
Sick Days
Company Paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Referral Bonuses
Fitness Membership Reimbursement
Company
SWD Inc.
SWD is an automotive company providing metal finishing, black oxide, and sorting solutions.
Founded in 1980
51-200 employees
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2025 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Delawder
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