Compounding Tech

Collect and combine chemical components as well as setting up and operating equipment to process the mixing of PVC compounds.

Essential Job Functions

Ensure safety is the daily priority; provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety program ant teams.

Inspect equipment to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down if necessary.

Weigh or measure materials or ingredients following batch recipes to ensure conformance to requirements.

Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into the mixer equipment.

Examine materials visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards.

Operate equipment as trained according to work instructions.

Monitor equipment gauges.

Transfer the compound into totes.

Tote inspection and maintenance.

Perform material handling duties such as tanker transfer and product receiving/storage.

Support machine preventative maintenance program; change filters, routine cleaning change fluids.

Will be responsible for special projects as determined by the Production Manager.

Will cross train in order to be able to perform basic Quality Assurance duties.

This position will be required to operate a forklift in order to perform various job duties.

Maintain and clean instruments or equipment. Keeps work area neat and orderly at all times.

Support the facility recycling program.

Support inventory management.

Comply with all ISO requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent required; 2 years associate degree preferred.

Must have at least six months experience in manufacturing environment.

Must be self-motivated and able to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

Must have knowledge of measurements and weights.

Must be able to operate a calculator and possess basic computer skills.

Must be able to learn product information and stay current on product styles and colors.

Must have good communication skills, people skills, and record keeping skills.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control costs is preferred.

Physical Demands

Rarely (0% to 33%)

Occasionally (34% to 66%)

Frequently (67% to 100%)

Rarely sits or crawls. Occasionally walks, reclines, crouches, squats, kneels, climbs, balances, reaches horizontally, below the waist, and above the shoulder. Frequently stands, lifts, twists, carries, pushes, pulls with 1 hand, pulls with 2 hands.

Working Conditions

Rarely (0% to 33%)

Occasionally (34% to 66%)

Frequently (67% to 100%)

Rarely works outside, low temperatures, low humidity, wetness, slippery surfaces, vibration, confined space, explosives, electrical hazards, or toxic conditions. Occasionally works around oily surfaces. Frequently works with chemical irritants or odors, at high elevation, inside, in high temperatures, in high humidity, around noise, and around moving objects.

Equipment Used

This position uses a utility knife, scales, wrenches, spatulas, scrapers, lift tabler, cordless drill, air hose, production mixers, duct collector, chiller, plasticizer pumps, flow meter, calculator, vacuum pumps, tape measure, computer, keyboard, copier, fax machine, and a lift truck.

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, dust mask, and safety glasses (goggles)