Mixing Technician

Mold-Rite Plastics•Plattsburgh, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixing Technician plays a critical role in the manufacturing process by accurately preparing and blending raw materials to create high-quality products. This position requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all mixtures meet precise specifications and quality standards. The Mixing Technician will operate and maintain mixing equipment, monitor batch processes, and adjust formulations as necessary to optimize production efficiency. Collaboration with quality control and production teams is essential to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements. Ultimately, the role ensures consistent product quality and supports the overall manufacturing workflow to meet production targets and customer expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma of GED
Able to obtain a forklift license
Able to work independently as well as with co-workers
Ability to assume a quick pace
Must have some computer skills

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing and maintenance or mechanical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work Safely at all times including proper LOTO of machines and use of proper PPE
Promote 5S maintenance & improvements
Be a positive role model to the team
Be RESULTS oriented using visual KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)
Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed
Seek out assistance from department supervisor/manager/team leaders as required
Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts
Be a good listener and understand issues before coming up with solutions (root cause analysis)
Responsible for inspection of materials, dyes received
Mixing materials and concentrates in specified amounts to produce a specific color
Deliver mixed colors to designated machines
Weighing and storing dyes
Storing, tagging, and inspecting regrind material
Cleaning of all grinders for all colors
Consuming material at machines and daily data entry into computer
Supports a culture where employees address unsafe conditions and behaviors, make suggestions for improvements, and actively participates in implementing solutions
Identifies safety gaps and self-initiates corrective actions
Strictly adheres to plant safety, housekeeping, and 5S efforts
Understands, identifies, and corrects safety hazards
Drives a culture which empowers employees to understand and embrace what they own
Monitors and verifies activities to ensure that finished goods and raw materials are coming in and out of the facility meet consumer safety and quality standards.
Complies with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures
Reports any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured products to the location’s Food Safety Team Leader and submits an appropriate incident report