Batchmaker

Position Summary: 

Responsible for blending and mixing of various pigments, resins, hardeners, and other raw material additives to produce acceptable in-process batches per approved batch instruction sheets with a minimal number of corrections.

Essential Functions: 


* Stages and prepares all raw materials associated with production batches


* Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in batch making area and proper storage of batch area inventories


* Communicates low levels of raw materials to the Plant Supervisor


* Develops a thorough knowledge of raw material storage tanks, valving and piping, their contents, actuation, and directions of flow


* Maintains a good working relationship with Quality Control


* Must be capable of logical structuring of the batch making process, particularly optimization of mixer usage and efficiency


* Reports on all spills and leaks, equipment malfunction, safety hazards, accidents, near-miss accidents, and material shortages immediately to the production supervisor


* Acknowledges and understands the hazards and safety precautions required for working with inorganic metal-based powdered pigments and modifies work and hygiene practices accordingly.

Preferred Requirements:


* Some college level chemistry 


* Sector-specific batching/manufacturing experience

Minimum Requirements:


* High school diploma or GED


* Minimum 2 years prior related experience or 1 years’ experience as a production batchmaker.


* Ability to take initiative in completing assigned work and projects.


* Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.


* Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.


* Strong communication skills.

Physical Requirements:


* Must pass standard eye exam (corrected or uncorrected) and must pass standard color-tone testing


* Must be capable of wearing Company standard respirators as qualified by a fit test performed by an authorized agency


* Lifting up to 50 lbs.


* Stooping, bending, squatting up to 50% of the time


* Standing and walking up to 90% of the time.


* This position requires consistent wearing of safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes; with additional specific PPE depending on the chemicals or materials handled, which could include respirators, hearing protection, or specialized gloves for hazardous substances.