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Plating & Wastewater Operations Technician

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Columbia Manufacturing Inc.

Westfield, MA (In Person)

$45,760 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Plating & Wastewater Operations Technician Columbia Manufacturing Inc. Westfield, MA Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Chemical handling safety procedures Energy control procedures Process control instrumentation Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electrical safety procedures Measuring instruments Machine operation safety procedures Pumping systems Industrial chemical handling Hazardous energy control Mechanical troubleshooting Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a versatile, hands-on Plating Line & Wastewater Technician to oversee the daily upkeep and monitoring of our Plating and Rinse Water Recovery System. In this role, you will partner closely with our on-site chemist to keep our chrome plating line and associated systems running safely, efficiently, and in optimal condition. If you are comfortable around chemical transfers, industrial filter changes, control panel operation and the usage various style pumps, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities 1. Wastewater Recovery & Treatment Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down vacuum water separation systems. Perform daily maintenance and monitoring of DI water filtration systems. Transfer chemical solutions to various process vessels and holding tanks. Operate filter presses and perform routine filter cloth maintenance. 2. Plating line Assist with daily line startup and shutdown procedures. Assist the chemist with tank solution testing and chemical additions. Monitor and maintain tank levels and manage filtration systems. Follow the established Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule for all line equipment.
Required Skills & Qualifications Experience:
5+ years as an industrial operator (metal finishing or electroplating experience highly preferred).
Mechanical & Plumbing Aptitude:
Solid understanding of valves, pumps, piping, and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
Precision:
Skilled in reading gauges, meters, and industrial instrumentation.
Safety First:
Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and chemical handling protocols. MA Wastewater License is a plus Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand and walk for the duration of an 8-hour shift. Comfortable working near industrial chemicals and in varying temperatures .
Pay:
$20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person