Manufacturing Wastewater Treatment Assistant Manager

About Us:

SWD Inc. opened for business in March 1980 with three employees in a 9,000 sq. ft. leased facility and began black oxiding, cleaning, and pickling operations with used equipment. In late 1980, the company began passivating stainless steel and in 1981 purchased Fastener Sorting Corporation. Today, a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing and Fastener Sorting fields, SWD Inc. has over 200 employees and runs three shifts per day in its 250,000 sq. ft. facility just west of Chicago in Addison, Illinois.

Note: SWD is a Drug-Free workplace. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a Background Check, Drug Screen, and Pre-Employment Physical.

What We're Seeking:

This full‑time, 1st Shift role is an on‑site, plant‑floor position in a metal‑finishing manufacturing environment— not a medical or clinical lab role. We’re seeking a manufacturing‑focused professional who can support wastewater treatment operations and a small process lab that directly serves production, including hands‑on equipment interaction, safety and compliance adherence, accurate recordkeeping, and coordination with the Lab Manager. Candidates must be comfortable working on the factory floor, bring strong communication and attention to detail, and hold or be able to obtain an Illinois Class K operator’s license . Starting pay ranges from $56,000 to $75,000 annually , based on experience.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Capable of performing all duties of a waste treatment operator
• Assist Lab Manager in supervisory duties such as hiring, overseeing training, performance evaluations, addressing employee concerns, and administering disciplinary action as needed
• Maintains a state of Illinois Class K operator's license
• Assists in maintaining and recording all data logged by the operators
• Enforces safety requirements and ensures all new employees are properly trained
• Assists in ensuring operators complete duties in their daily priority logs
• Works with the lab manager and the Metal Finishing Manager to establish weekend operating schedules
• Assists in preparing technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information relative to all process chemistry
• Tests chemicals and physical properties of materials used in processing tanks
• Performs coating weight analysis of phosphated panels
• Assists in monitoring chemical inventories and communicates any discrepancies to the Lab Manager
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Represents the lab during quality and environmental audits and assists with experimenting with new process chemistry
• Analyze and summarize information related to all process chemistry
• Ensures proper operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; communicating with Maintenance for repairs
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Practice safe work habits, following outlined policies and procedures
• Operate a forklift, following all required safety and operational procedures
• Be aware of SWD Inc. Company's policy and procedures, including the quality system as defined by ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and ISO-17025 and outlined in SWD Inc.'s quality, environmental and laboratory systems policy, and procedure manuals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Several years of experience in manufacturing or production
• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment
• Handle heavy equipment
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Physical stamina and strength
• Attention to detail

What We Offer:
Because Better People deserve Better Benefits. – Joining SWD means becoming part of a company that invests in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future. We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at work and in life.

• Weekly Pay Every Friday
• 401(k) With Company Contributions
• 8 Paid Holidays
• PTO Starts Accruing On Day 1
• Illinois Paid Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & EAP
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses