Manufacturing Chemical Blender

Engineered Custom Coatings, LLC is a coatings manufacturing company dedicated to providing the highest quality custom designed paint solutions for applications in industrial OEM and consumer market segments.

We are looking for an experienced Chemical Blender that is responsible for reading formulas and creating batches per instructions. With the assistance of the QA department, get batches approved and ready for filling. A Chemical Blender is a pivotal player in the process of ensuring each product is properly mixed and ready for distribution to our customers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Retrieve and read the production schedules to determine which batches need to be produced during the shift.
• Perform all start up, shut down, change over and prebatching procedures as instructed.
• Transfer liquids via pumps and able to read meters. Open and dump bags of raw materials into appropriate mixing tanks.
• Read the formula to add correct ingredients and combine ingredients in correct sequence.
• Perform continuous quality inspection of product while documenting appropriate quality checks.
• Work with QA technician to identify appropriate batch “hits” for color. Distinguish color and texture by seeing and feeling.
• Communicate effectively with filling operators to move batches along the process.
• Perform bulk materials unloading operations .
• Perform basic troubleshooting techniques must have the mechanical aptitude to understand proper machine setup and adjustments for safety and quality purposes and to respond to malfunctions.
• Handle hazardous waste as part of manufacturing operations, maintenance, raw material handling, and clean-up activities, to protect personnel, property and the environment.
• Responsible for performing operator PMs as scheduled or instructed.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained by keeping work area clean and conducting a final cleaning near the end of each shift. Other housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Ensure all safety and company rules are being followed; including, but not limited to; wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, Lock-Out/Tag-Out Policy, Cardinal Rules, smoking policy, lifting procedure, machine guarding, etc.
• Understand and participate in achieving site and shift goals. Participate in activities outside functional job responsibilities (site projects, committees, etc.). May serve as Spill Responder or Emergency Responder.
• Utilize basic math and reading skills.
• Wear a respirator as needed for the transfer of raw materials and processing of batches, and work on an elevated platform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience blending and making a product in a batch process
• Experience working with machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Experience monitoring the quality of raw materials or finished goods
• Must have Experience operating a forklift
• Must complete training in the following areas:
  • Hazardous Material Training
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Boiler Training
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Be able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Able to push, pull, carry, or lift 50-100lbs frequently with or without reasonable accommodation
• Be able to climbs ladders
• May be occasionally expected to work in elevated workplaces and exposed to mechanical hazards along with other health or safety conditions
• May be occasionally exposed to plant conditions such as dust, noise, fumes, odors and other environmental conditions

Benefits Include:

• Competitive health, vision and dental benefits
• Company sponsored 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Vacation, Personal and Sick Time

Engineered Custom Coatings, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Location: PEWAUKEE, WI