Chemical Compounder

Zeco • Harrisonburg, VA

301d

About The Position

PAA Compounders operate machinery that mixes and blends liquid raw materials to produce chemical compounds. They must follow standard instructions to measure or weigh dyes, chemicals, and other substances into the machinery. Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.

Requirements

• Basic mathematics skills and a solid understanding of the metric system.
• Ability to understand manufacturing instructions and formulas.
• Ability to lift heavy drums and bags.
• Prepared to wear a full-body suit and respirator for protection from chemicals.
• Attention to detail for monitoring equipment, controlling temperatures, and checking for overall consistency in mixes.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of compounding or managerial experience in a chemical production environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard mixing procedures for production of liquid chemical compounds.
• Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
• Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Check for consistency in various batches.
• Take samples of the compound and turn them over to a laboratory for testing.
• Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
• Follow sanitation and safety guidelines thoroughly when cleaning machinery.
• Complete necessary documentation regarding the compounded batches.
• Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
• Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down if necessary.
• Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
• Drain equipment and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.
• Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
• Complete special projects upon requests, and other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed