About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering / Manufacturing / Chemical Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Chemical Technician to support paint detackification and chemical handling operations at a manufacturing site that produces automotive components. This is a hands-on, onsite manufacturing role focused on process testing, basic chemical adjustments, equipment monitoring, and routine maintenance.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform routine chemical tests, record results, and support process chemistry adjustments to maintain system performance.
• Operate and monitor chemical pumping and control systems; safely move drums/totes using drum dollies.
• Optimize and monitor separation equipment and process flows to assist in paint/waste removal.
• Conduct daily washer checks and titrations (5-stage) at the Montgomery, AL location.
• Assist with minor repairs to chemical feed pumps and application equipment.
• Track and document chemical usage to support inventory and cost control.
• Follow safety procedures and use required PPE; maintain clean and safe work areas.

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Qualifications

Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or closely related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience; this is an entry-level role (applicants with more than 3 years’ experience are not preferred).

Skills & abilities:

• Basic lab / chemical testing skills and familiarity with titration/jar testing.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform light equipment maintenance.
• Solid computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic problem-solving/root cause analysis.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow safety procedures for chemical handling and manufacturing environments.

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Work Environment & Logistics

• Work location: Onsite at 1391 Mitchell Young Road (Montgomery / Dannelly area), Montgomery, AL 36108.
• Shift: Day shift (approx. 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
• Employment type: Contract / Full-time (onsite).
• Physical demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods, move drums/totes, and perform physically demanding tasks on the manufacturing floor.
• PPE: Steel-toed shoes/boots, eye & ear protection, face shields, apron, chemical-resistant gloves. Candidates are expected to obtain their own steel-toed footwear (neither Careertakes nor the client will provide this expense).

Note: This position can be messy and requires candidates comfortable working in active manufacturing/chemical handling environments.

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Why This Role

• Hands-on entry point into chemical process and manufacturing operations within the automotive supply sector.
• Opportunity to build practical lab, process, and mechanical skills with on-site mentoring.
• Competitive estimated annual pay: approximately $54,975 (estimated).

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Important Hiring Notes

Careertakes and our client follow third-party recruiting best practices: we will not request sensitive personal payment information during the application process. Careertakes’ recruiting team may reach out to discuss next steps; final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.