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Waste Technician

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (7am – 3:30pm)

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we’ve mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Position Summary

The Waste Technician supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations by performing hands-on hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities across multiple facilities. This role ensures proper collection, labeling, storage, and coordination of waste disposal while maintaining compliance with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and related regulations. Through active participation in daily operations and collaboration with employees and vendors, the Waste Technician promotes environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and continuous improvement in support of Hentzen Coatings, Inc.’s operational and sustainability goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Qualification Requirements

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and hear; stand and walk for extended periods; and use hands to handle, touch, or operate tools, controls, and equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach, stoop, and maintain balance, and may occasionally be required to climb, use foot controls, or reach above shoulder level. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The employee will work in indoor and outdoor environments, including climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled spaces, spaces with local exhaust ventilation, warehouses, and production departments. Work may involve exposure to varying temperatures, weather conditions, and moving mechanical equipment with guarding. PPE is task-specific and mandatory. Standard PPE includes protective footwear, safety glasses, and flame-resistant uniforms. Additional equipment, such as respirators and earplugs, is required for certain activities. All work conditions are maintained within OSHA’s exposure limits to ensure employee safety.

The noise level in the production environment is typically loud when working near equipment, while office areas maintain a moderate noise level.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated production areas. Required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-resistant clothing. Additional protective equipment, such as respirators or hearing protection, may be required depending on specific tasks or work areas. This additional personal protective equipment is often required for this position. They should plan to wear a respirator for (at least) 25% of their workday.

Benefits

At Hentzen, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll discover an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. If you’re ready to join a company known for its heritage of innovation and dedication to its people, we invite you to explore a rewarding career with us.

Please send your resume to:

Hentzen Coatings, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

6937 W. Mill Road

Milwaukee, WI 53218

or

APPLY ONLINE AT:

Hentzen Career Center

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

www.hentzen.com

All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.