With 85 years of experience, MPP Group of Companies is a family-owned and operated business that has grown into a very progressive twenty-first-century firm, with the highest capabilities in production quality, product consistency, environmental compliance, and customer service. MPP Group and Companies are significant players in metal protection plating with locations in DuQuoin, IL, Kansas City, MO, and Corsicana, TX. Founded in 1956, MPP takes pride in its customer service and communication programs, which are among the best in the industry.
We strive to attract talent who share our vision and values. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a productive Lab Tech/Chemist in Du Quoin, IL to join our team.
Job Description
Position Summary
This position primarily requires working daily with lines to maintain tank specifications through chemical analysis and visual part inspection. This is done by maintaining system chemical balance, pH levels, metals content and chromate levels through the addition of chemicals as needed.
Compensation
The expected hourly pay range for this position is $19.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains chemical and metals levels in tanks on both lines
- Maintains zinc ball level, chloride levels, acid content, britener, and carrier levels in lines through both analytical testing and by reviewing parts coming out of the lines
- Changes filters on rack and barrel lines and schedules tank dump schedule
- Maintains records of adds and dumps to correctly cost chemical usage
- Maintains calibration of analytical test equipment
- Notifies supervisor and appropriate people of any concerns or malfunctions
- Maintains chemical costs through correct additions
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Education/Expirience
- Attention to detail
- Technical Capacity and Job Knowledge
- Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Adaptability
- Attendance & Punctuality
- Teamwork/Cooperation
- Safety & Security
- Quality/Quantity
- Communication Proficiency
- Dependability and Initiative
Required Education/Experience
- High school diploma or GED and/or preference for an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- One year of previous manufacturing experience.
- Availability to work weekends is a must.
- A combination of education and experience
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training will be considered.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Start accruing paid time off on your 1st day of employment)
- Holiday pay
- FSA & HSA
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- 401K
- ESOP
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Travel
- No travel is expected for this position.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects and controls
- Reach with hands and arms
- Talk and hear
The employee is frequently required to:
- Stand for extended periods
- Walk
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of this position. The incumbent will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor.
