Waste Treatment Operator - 3rd Shift

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Job Summary

Vicor is an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world to assemble the power modules that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace. 

Vicor is expanding to vertically integrate core printed circuit board operations.  The expanded area includes a state of the art wastewater recycle/DI water regeneration system.  We are seeking candidates to be responsible for the daily operation and preventative maintenance of the Waste Treatment area.  This role will require the candidate to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of industrial wastewater treatment equipment at Vicor’s facility located in Andover, MA.

This is an opening on 3rd shift with the hours of Sunday - Thursday 11:00PM - 7:00AM.

Job Description

Responsibilities:  

 Primary Waste Treatment Equipment:

Plate and frame filter press  

Batch Treatment / pH adjustment

Vacuum evaporators

Granular activated carbon columns

Ion exchange columns

Reverse osmosis membrane skids

Ozone generator

pH adjustment system with acids and bases

Wet scrubber 

Associated Waste Treatment Equipment:

Air diaphragm pumps

Centrifugal pumps

Chemical metering pumps

Pneumatically actuated valves

Manual valves

Heat exchangers

UV lamps

Specifically responsible for (in each focus area):

 Daily operation and preventative maintenance of equipment handling waste streams that isolate; heavy metals, organic films, salts, and regenerated DI water

Hands-on material handling; moving chemical totes/drums (strong acids and bases) and waste streams with a forklift and pallet-jack

Safely performing job duties using the appropriate PPE and techniques

Operating PLC control panels with HMI touchscreen in accordance with SOP and PMP

Maintaining log sheets of set points/parameters for data analysis and record-keeping

Gaining an overall understanding of process flow and equipment to perform minor troubleshooting

Education / Qualifications

Interest in obtaining MA 5-C Full Wastewater license.

Relevant technical degree or hands-on work experience with industrial fluid flow systems

Experience working with a variety of pumps and valves

Experience with basic hand and power tools

Experience following standard operating procedures and providing useful feedback to make improvements

Must be comfortable handling drums and totes of strong acids and bases, as well as other chemicals

Hazmat training and experience with PPE 

Must be willing to occasionally work overtime in urgent situations

Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment

Experience with electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range:

$22.50 - $30.00/hour

There is a 20% shift differential for 3rd shift.

Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.