Mixing Technician - 2nd Shift

Press-Seal Corporation • Fort Wayne, IN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mixing Technician supports daily operations by assisting with production processes, performing intermediate tasks, and helping maintain workflow across the department. This includes working in a physically demanding and sometimes dirty environment involving carbon black, oils, and rubber compounds. The Technician plays a key role in training, problem-solving, and documentation and also serves as the backup shift lead, supporting leadership responsibilities when needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a dirty, fast-paced, physical manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
• Dependable attendance and ability to assist with leadership support
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and perform repetitive motion work
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production processes
• Understanding of company policies and willingness to uphold expectations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in training or supporting leadership

Responsibilities

• Support mixing processes by assisting with changeovers, material staging, and workflow coordination
• Move totes, raw materials, and finished batches as needed to support production.
• Perform or assist with scrap reporting, raw material movement, and broken tote processes
• Assist with Mooney testing, scorch testing, and MDR testing, including proper documentation
• Support dip tank processes and report any concerns or abnormalities
• Perform routine upkeep such as greasing skip conveyor wheels, checking basic conditions, and communicating issues
• Assist with receiving bulk oil and carbon black deliveries following established procedures
• Accurately complete the Process Log during each changeover or at least once per shift, documenting ingredients, recipe details, settings, observations, and process notes
• Support end-of-shift reporting including downtime notes, production counts, and communication to the lead or supervisor
• Communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and team members regarding workflow needs or safety issues
• Serve as the backup shift lead, directing workflow and supporting shift coordination during absences
• Follow and uphold company policies: safety, PPE, attendance, discipline, time clock, and cell phone use
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas following 5S expectations
• Identify and report inefficiencies, quality concerns, or improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED