Plant Operator I

PURETEC INDUSTRIAL WATER

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Jose, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Plant Operator will manage tank inventories, maintain accurate production records, and perform hands-on water treatment tasks such as cleaning membranes. They will also collaborate with the team to ensure smooth operations and support material deliveries using equipment like forklifts.

Qualifications

You have a strong aptitude for hands-on work and are eager to learn about water treatment technology. You possess excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to safely operate equipment like forklifts. This role requires you to manage tank inventories, perform maintenance, and document production processes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

water treatment

tank inventory management

RO membrane cleaning

forklift operation

production documentation

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: San Jose CA - San Jose, CA 95112Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayRegeneration Technician Join Puretec Industrial Water – Where You Can Make Water Better! Do you thrive in hands-on environments and are excited by the idea of working with water treatment technology, managing tank inventories, and keeping essential production running smoothly? If you love solving problems, working as part of a team, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, this is the opportunity for you! At Puretec Industrial Water, we don’t just treat water, we innovate, problem-solve, and create solutions that industries depend on every day. We are a family-owned company that transforms everyday city water into ultra-pure deionized water for critical applications across various industries. From building water treatment systems for space exploration to keeping the world’s largest solar power stations running, our work matters, and so will yours! What You’ll Do Tank Inventory Management: Keeping tabs on tank levels, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring we have the right materials, from tanks to resin to acid, to meet production demands. Hands-On Work: You’ll be actively involved in loading and maintaining membranes, conducting tests, and cleaning RO membranes per established guidelines. Get ready to get your hands wet and make a direct impact on production. Production Documentation: Keep meticulous records of production, quality control, and maintenance to ensure everything is running according to plan. Teamwork: Collaborate with fellow technicians, plant managers, and purchasing teams to guarantee smooth operations and timely deliveries. Delivery Support: From forklifts to dollies, you’ll be part of a team that makes sure all the materials are where they need to be. Why You’ll Love Working Here Work with purpose: You’ll be making a real difference in industries that rely on ultra-pure water every day. Hands-on learning: We support your growth with training in water treatment technology, equipment repair, and industry innovations. Great team, great culture: Join a family-owned company where people genuinely care about each other. Competitive pay & benefits: We take care of our team with strong compensation, benefits, and opportunities to advance. What You Bring Water Treatment Expertise: Knowledge of water treatment systems is a plus, but we’re also open to candidates who are eager to learn and grow in the field. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with team members and partners. Forklift Experience: Ability to safely operate forklifts and other equipment as part of the delivery process. Your Work Environment You’ll be in the plant: Expect to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with occasional exposure to noise, mechanical parts, and vibration. Active work: Be ready to lift up to 25 pounds, work with various mechanical equipment, and stay active throughout your shift. Ready to Join the Puretec Team? If you love fixing, building, and problem-solving, this is the job for you! Be part of a company that values your skills and helps you grow. Apply today and start making water better! https://puretecwater.com/careers/ The base pay range for this role is what we reasonably expect to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience. Qualifications

PURETEC INDUSTRIAL WATER

Puretec provides water treatment solutions that transform incoming city water into highly purified deionized water suitable for hundreds of industrial applications across dozens of industries in the Southwestern United States. What we offer: Complete ‘front end’ high purity water solutions. This includes demineralized water tank exchange services, reverse osmosis design/install and maintenance, all pre-treatment technologies to install before an RO and all post treatment solutions that may be required after ion exchange such as UV and sub-micron filters at the point of use. Who we serve: Puretec serves a wide range and size of industrial customers including: Power, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Fleet Wash, Marine, Microelectronics, Chemical Processing, Mining, Agriculture, Cosmetic, Solar, Metal Plating and much more. What makes us different: We are a medium sized 4th generation family owned business with a culture that thrives on taking care of our customers and our people. Something as important as water requires a company that is committed 100%. Whether it’s designing a potable water treatment system intended for use on Mars or providing mobile demineralizers to the largest solar thermal power station in the world, our customers keep trusting us with one of their most valuable resources.
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