Lab Technician Waste Treatment Operator I
El Cajon, CA - USA
Job Summary
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet.With over 16000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Transfers treats and neutralizes industrial wastewater. Operates all waste treatment equipment to ensure all waste streams are in compliance with established government and company limits at all times. Responsible for maintaining a safe work area and safe work practices.
- Operates and controls all waste treatment processes and equipment by operating computer assisted controls pumping mixing opening and closing valves scooping dumping and shoveling and manipulating chemical containers.
- Neutralizes all waste streams generated throughout the Company in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensures that all discharge streams are in compliance with established government and Company limits.
- Plans and regulates the change of hazardous waste bins and containers.
- Assists the laboratory personnel in the process of materials as required.
- Maintains chemical supplies and inventories.
- Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) In full compliance with company standards customer and government regulations.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture which supports the Companys overall business objectives and goals including issues that involve cost quality process schedule and people.
- Ensures the companys commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
- Fully complies with the GKN Aerospace Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
- Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
- Performs other duties tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Experience & Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum one year experience in a chemical environment
- Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite
- Have or obtain a Hazwoper Certification
- Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost quality and schedule requirements.
Can work as a team player as well as independently is required. - GKN Experience
Mental and Physical Demands
- Basic Math skills
- Good vision with correction
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment
- Must be able to wear air purification respirator (APR) and full chemical protective suit.
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe