3rd Shift Batch Maker

Tremco Construction Products Group•Hudson, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Hudson, NC is looking for 3rd Shift Batch Makers. This position involves making intermediates and finished products by adding specific quantities of raw materials and/or intermediates to a batch tank or grinding mill according to written formulas and safe methods. The role also requires application and monitoring of quality procedures, compiling and summarizing QC data, preparing constructive criticisms on quality deviations, and maintaining statistical records related to defects. The Batch Maker will also request raw materials and utilize knowledge of batch making techniques, machinery operation, scales, meters, and formulas.

Requirements

No previous experience required.
Good math/measurement skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic reading and comprehension skills.
Must achieve required color testing score.
Ability to determine correct batch making procedures as instructed in initial training and described on batch ticket.
Ability to determine if raw materials are fit for use.
Ability to work without continuous supervision while completing assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Manufacturing, Filling Area strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Weigh and/or measure out quantities of solvents, resins, pigments (or dispersions), and additives into blending tanks or grinding mills according to a batch ticket.
Tend mixing or grinding equipment and maintain control over time, heat, mix speed, etc.
Take product sample to QC Lab for QC checks upon batch completion.
Check production batches by comparison to standards.
Make adjustments to batch as necessary and recheck after adjustments until product is within standard product specifications.
Use proper analytical tools to compare product to standard specs and to wet and/or dry samples.
Record results of comparison and record onto batch card.
Consult with Main Lab chemist on products more than 10% out of product specifications.
Record approved product data onto Quality Control card and enter information into computer data base.
Consult QC manual for specific requirements for product analysis of production batches and customers special requirements.
Calibrate QC equipment as required.
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.