Manufacturing Operator - Mix Formulation at SILICONATURE CORPORATION

Caledonia, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mixing Silicone Formulations, Recording Mixing Times, Batch Mixing, Formulation Sheets Adherence, Computer Aided Programs, Safety Reporting, Coating Line Assistance, Inventory Control, OSHA Safety Training, HAZCOM Training, PPE Compliance, Spill Prevention Policies, Weighing and Using Scales, Basic Math Skills, ISO 9000/2015 Knowledge, Forklift Operation

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description SUMMARY: This position is responsible for mixing silicone coating formulations & recording the mixing times as required to support the coater schedule. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: · Batch mixes silicones for the coating line. · Follow & record all component levels as directed by the formulation sheets. · Sign off & time stamp / date all formulations at mixing time. · Required understanding and use of computer aided programs to determine silicone batch size and timeline between batches. · Responsible for reporting any safety observations, or unsafe conditions · Assists coating line operations between batches to monitor silicone consumption, and assist in through put operations including any change over or cleaning activities · Required to properly label, and remove waste generated from coating operations · Required to keep the mixing/ Compounding area free of contamination · Other cleaning activities that might result from coating processes · Required inventory control on all Resins, and components Requirements EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: · High School, or Equivalent education · 1-3 years Manufacturing experience, chemical use a plus · Fork lift operation preferred SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: · Required OSHA safety training · Site specific HAZCOM training · PPE requirements must be understood and followed · SPCC Spill Prevention Polices, and Plan Procedures · Basic understanding of weighing and using scales · Basic Math Skills are required · Required ISO 9000/ 2015 training/knowledge THIS JOB IS IDEAL FOR SOMEBODY WHO IS · Dependable -- More reliable than spontaneous · People-oriented -- Enjoys interacting with people and being part of a team · Autonomous/Independent -- Can work with little oversite and direct a team Earn up to $22.00 an hour (depending on related experience) Shift Premiums - $2.00/hr on Night Shift BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: · Medical with HSA/Dental/Vision · 401K and Matching Contribution · Company Paid Long Term Disability · Company Paid & Voluntary Life & AD&D · Paid Holidays · Paid PTO · Employer funded Health Savings Account · Employee Referral Program Siliconature provides a clean and safe work environment. Siliconature was founded in Northeastern Italy in 1987, and have rapidly grown into a well-respected, high-tech, international company. Today, we remain a family owned and operated company. We are a leading producer of silicone-coated release films across the globe. We are proud to call West Michigan home for our first North American production site. We opened the doors to our roughly 140,000 square foot location in 2019 with aims of continued growth. We look forward to talking with you! To learn more about us, please visit www.siliconature.com. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands: · Lifting up to 60 lbs. · Pushing/Pulling carts up to 400 lbs. · Standing/walking entire shift · 12hr workdays Work Environment: · Working safely with, and around chemicals. · Working with the coater operators, or by yourself compounding silicones

Responsibilities

This role is primarily responsible for mixing silicone coating formulations and accurately recording mixing times to support the coating schedule. Duties also include assisting coating line operations, monitoring silicone consumption, and performing necessary changeovers or cleaning activities.