Experienced Batch Maker

The Euclid Chemical Company•Westfield, MA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY Make all intermediates and finished products by adding specific quantities of certain raw materials and/or intermediates to a batch tank or grinding mill according to a written formula using proper batch making techniques and safe methods. This position also requires application and monitoring of established quality procedures and methods for production batches. Expedites and follows up changes to allow for prescribed quality standards. Request raw materials for use in formulas. Position requires knowledge of batch making techniques, machinery operation, scales and meter use, and formula knowledge. PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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
Determine correct batch making procedures as instructed in initial training and described on batch ticket.
Determine if raw materials are fit for use.
Work without continuous supervision while completing assigned projects.
The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle product and equipment and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift/move 400 to 500 pounds with specially provided equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
All candidates are required to pass drug test and background check.

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.
Upon batch completion, take product sample to QC Lab for QC checks.
Check production batches by comparison to standards
Make adjustments to batch as necessary
Recheck batch after adjustments are made 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
Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion.