Lab Tech - Anodizing

We are looking to add to our team, specifically someone who is dependable, safety-focused, comfortable working in an active chemical process environment, and willing to learn. The most successful employees at Pioneer are team-oriented, accountable, reliable, detail-focused, and committed to producing quality work. While experience is important, attitude, work ethic, and alignment with our values are often the strongest predictors of long-term success. This role will support process chemistry, wastewater treatment, and final product quality in a manufacturing setting.

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

• Assist in maintaining process tank chemistry, including concentrations, pH, temperature, and TDS.
• Perform regular tank decants and chemical additions to ensure consistent process quality.
• Record data for process tanks.
• Change filters and conduct chemical replenishments to sustain optimal bath conditions.

• Calibrate and verify wastewater monitoring equipment.
• Assist in water treatment processes while following environmental and facility guidelines through accurate recordkeeping.
• Support spill response and clean-up efforts as required.

• Maintain an organized and clean chemical storage warehouse and chemical laboratory, including inventory tracking.
• Clean and prepare returnable chemical drums for reuse.
• Coordinate with production personnel to prioritize tank maintenance according to the production schedule.
• Perform any other job duties as assigned, which may include assisting with the quality management system, performing safety walks and associated corrective actions, and supporting quality investigations.

• High school diploma required.
• College-level chemistry credits or relevant laboratory or chemical industry experience preferred.
• Strong math aptitude needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must display a professional appearance and attitude.
• Interpersonal, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and task-oriented.

• Regular exposure may include sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperatures, humidity, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, hand and air tool use, and compressed air.
• Must use required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection where required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to maneuver a full drum or barrel of chemical that varies in weight using proper barrel-moving equipment, estimated at 500-700 pounds.
• Must successfully complete respiratory fit testing.