MIXING TECHNICIAN

The NORDAM Group

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge to prepare and mix ingredients using prescribed formula and operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for casting acrylic sheets and billets.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Performs mathematical computations required to mix ingredients to make a compound that when blended will produce an acrylic liquid that can be cast into sheets and billets. These are moderate to complex products requiring experience and judgment to determine plans and action from standard procedural alternatives.
Operates computer controlled mixing machine to produce acrylic liquid. Loads ingredients into mixing machine hopper from conveyor, scales, or handtrucks, or directs other workers in performing this task.
Starts machine and adjusts valves to admit steam or cooling fluids to steam jacket or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture.
Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture into container, conveyor, or mill for sheeting.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum High School or GED.
• If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.
• 4 year(s) Operating specialized mixing equipment to blend formulated ingredients into compounds for processing into acrylic billets used to fabricate parts for operational aircraft and other applications.
• year(s) Completion of an approved Company training course for formulated mixing operations using DuPont Monomer will meet the experience requirements for this job.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations involving multiplication and division.
• Respirator training, certification and fit test.
• Must be clean shaven at the respirator seal.
• Pulmonary function test is required.
• Ability and willingness to assist and transfer technical knowledge to less experienced Stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs mathematical computations required to mix ingredients to make a compound that when blended will produce an acrylic liquid that can be cast into sheets and billets.
• Operates computer controlled mixing machine to produce acrylic liquid.
• Loads ingredients into mixing machine hopper from conveyor, scales, or handtrucks, or directs other workers in performing this task.
• Starts machine and adjusts valves to admit steam or cooling fluids to steam jacket or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture.
• Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture into container, conveyor, or mill for sheeting.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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