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

SWD Benefits:

Pay Every Friday!
Start earning PTO (Vacation Days) on Day 1 of Employment
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Eight Paid Holidays
IL Paid Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Referral Bonuses
Fitness Membership Reimbursement

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