Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!
Primary responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining process chemistry, supporting wastewater treatment systems, and ensuring final product quality. This role operates within an active chemical process environment, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and comfort working with chemical reactions, equipment, and materials on a routine basis.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 6 pm-2 am
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
Chemical Process Maintenance:
· Assist in maintaining process tank chemistry, such as concentrations, pH, temperature, and TDS.
· Perform regular tank decants and chemical additions to ensure consistent process quality.
· Record data for process tanks.
· Change filters and conduct chemical replenishments to sustain optimal bath conditions.
Water Treatment & Environmental Support:
· Calibration and verification of wastewater monitoring equipment.
· Assist in water treatment processes, adhering to environmental and facility guidelines through recordkeeping.
· Support spill response and clean-up efforts as required.
Facility & Inventory Support:
· Maintain an organized and clean chemical storage warehouse and chemical laboratory, including inventory tracking.
· Clean and prepare returnable chemical drums for reuse.
· Coordinate with production personnel to prioritize tank maintenance according to the production schedule.
· Any other job duties as assigned (may include, for example, assisting with quality management system, performing safety walks and associated corrective actions, involvement in quality investigations, etc.).
Physical/Environmental/Chemical Hazards
· Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).
· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
· Must be able to maneuver a full drum or barrel of chemical that varies in weight using prober barrel-moving equipment. (est. 500-700lbs)
· Must successfully complete respiratory fit testing.
Personal Attributes
· Must display a professional appearance and attitude
· Interpersonal, self-motivated
· Detail- and task-oriented
Education/Qualifications
· High School diploma required
· College-level chemistry credits or relevant laboratory or chemical industry experience preferred.
· Strong math aptitude needed.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:
Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

Founded in 1945, Pioneer Metal Finishing (PMF) offers the widest array of metal finishing services including anodizing, electroless nickel, chromate, tin zinc and precious metal platings. We have locations across the United States and Mexico. PMF is more than just a metal finisher. We offer "trusted finishes" to customers through proven processes, expertise, and positive long-term relationships with customers and employees alike. PMF has grown considerably since 1945 and strives to help customers achieve their time to market and product differentiation goals through great customer service, technical support, and the widest array of metal finishing processes with our unique, all-in-one philosophy of servicing small to large customers across the industry.
Mission
To create value for our customers, associates and shareholders by providing the highest quality products and services in the metal finishing industry. Our success will be measured by the relationships we build with our customers, employees, suppliers and community. These relationships will be based on trust, respect and commitment to protecting the environment.
Vision
Pioneer will serve its customers and markets by offering the best products and services in our industry. We will accomplish this by providing world-class finishing services specifically targeted to our customers' demands. Striving for continued improvement, we will look at ourselves critically with a mindset of how we can improve service to our customers. Collectively, these efforts will position Pioneer to capitalize on the inability of our competitors to provide top-notch services.
Our Values
Serving Our Customers, Employees and Community
Maximizing Our Potential
Always Strive to Balance Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
Relational Honesty
Trust