Pretreatment and Wastewater Operator (Afternoons) Job

Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio 
Relocation offered:  
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel:  

​What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. 
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

Job Output 

Under the supervision of the Operation Manager, the Pretreatment and Wastewater Operator is responsible for the proper use and care of the Pretreatment equipment on the Powder Coating line, the Dry-Off oven, the RO water system, and the Wastewater Operation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

General Duties 

• Commit to and follow the facility Mission, Vision and Values that support the AWI Operating Principles as an individual and team. 

• Attend and participate in all required company training programs. 

Pretreatment and Wastewater Duties 

• Operate all pretreatment and wastewater equipment including rinses, sprayers, baths/tanks, titration station, RO water system, filter press, reactor tanks, pH probes/system, and various pumps throughout the system.  

• Operate machinery or stations as instructed by the Team Leader to meet scheduled demands. 

• Support the development of standards for wastewater equipment, pretreatment equipment, and dry-off oven.  

• Ensure standard recipes are working as intended and verify that the settings do not need adjustments to improve the efficiency of the process. 

• Reduce waste by learning the details on how the equipment functions. 

• Learn the effect of the acid and bases on the pH of the water, the effect of the various chemicals required on the properties of the wastewater, and the effect that the quality of the pretreatment process chemicals/water have on the parts that come out of the pretreatment/dry-off oven.  

• Make appropriate running decisions to prevent excessive defects and/or downtime.  

• Develop a knowledge of pretreatment effect on the powder coating process. 

• Keep accurate records of production, waste, quality checks undertaken. 

Environmental, Health, & Safety  

• Ensures the water being released to the city is within specifications required by the city, state, and federal levels.  

• Immediately react to any out of spec. water output to prevent water from being released to the city when out of spec.  

• Immediately notify the correct personnel of any issues with the water quality of output water or input water.  

• Follow all Company, OSHA Safety, and EPA Environmental Policies. 

• Always ensures personal safe behavior and encourages safe behavior in others.  

• Participates in safety related events/trainings/processes.  

• Conform to all company policies and procedures. 

• Maintain clean and organized work area. 

• Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment. 

• Report any safety/environmental incidents.  

Quality  

• Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services that do not sacrifice the safety of others, oneself, nor the environment. 

• Ensure that the standards for quality, output, safety etc. are adhered to and improved upon. 

• Troubleshoot issues that are within your knowledge and control. Decide quickly to contact more resources for issues outside of your knowledge and control.  

• Check the quality of the parts post pretreatment and dry-off to ensure they are reaching proper level of cleanliness and dryness for the operation.  

• Monitor aspects of the pretreatment equipment that could affect the product quality using devices, standard work, and knowledge of the process.  

• Understand when a raw material is at standard quality or of good quality vs when there is an issue that needs to be addressed. 

• Create and/or improve upon standard work processes including but not limited to: 

• Start Up 

• Shut Down 

• While Running 

• Change Overs 

• Troubleshooting 

• Downday 

Cost  

• Looks for projects or methods to reduce cost without sacrificing the quality of the parts or safety of the process.  

• Drives waste out of operation. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None                         

Travel:  Minimal; less than 5% 

Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Basic computer skills including Excel, & web-based applications to enter data regularly and accurately. 

• Prior manufacturing, assembly, material movement, or powder coating operations experience preferred.  

• Ability to learn and understand the PLC operating screen and data output screens. 

• Understand your internal customer base (Powder Coating Booth, Sublimation Line, Assembly, and Crating) and external customer base (Customers and City of Johnstown Water). Be customer oriented; possess the ability to react to the customers’ needs while following company procedures. 

• Direct knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Johnstown plant products and processes is preferred.  

• Knowledge of metal manufacturing materials, fabrication processes, and machinery preferred.  

• Must be flexible and be able to respond with a positive attitude to changing demands and conditions.   

• Must be able to effectively communicate with many areas of the plant/company during meetings, presentations, and various conversations on and off the floor.  

• Attention to detail and understand/adjusting to minor detail changes.  

• Ability to learn how to operate a forklift and other company vehicles. 

Physical and Mental Demands  

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plant Environment – This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions.  Basic PPE required: safety glasses, earplugs, and steel toe/composite boots. Specific PPE & training will be provided for activities requiring additional accommodation. 

Education and/or Experience    

• High school diploma or GED required. 

Why should you join Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Johnstown OH)

Steel Ceilings, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located a mere 30 minutes from the capital of Ohio, Columbus, a major metropolitan area. Known for its quaint "small-town America" vibe, its proximity to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US, provides the best of both worlds. In addition to the numerous golfing opportunities that Johnstown can boast about. There are car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted in the area year-round.

Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!