Blending Technician

Description

• Set up the mixer system to produce compound needed for production
• Complete all required paperwork as required
• Make routine inspections of mixer system daily. Write work orders for repair of items found not to be operating correctly
• Keep all hose caps installed on all railcars and hoses to keep dirt and rocks from contaminating resin
• Receive raw materials as directed by operating policy
• Connect mixer to proper conveying system to generate proper input and pump to correct silo
• Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation. Must be able to understand formulation they are using. Must put in ingredients in proper order to maintain proper batch according to accumulating weights
• Select and place for use materials for compound to be mixed
• Assist maintenance personnel in repairing blending equipment upon request
• Use safe working practice for operations and wear proper protective equipment
• Maintain blend levels in silos as instructed
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times
• Check weigh scales periodically for zero reading. Know how to adjust scales to zero. Also, must know how to zero scales with empty bucket or box on scales
• Stock raw materials for mixing operation per operating policy
• Alert foreman when weighing error is discovered
• Accurately weight each material and add to compounder in the proper order
• Handle material for weighing and supply blender with bucket weighed materials. Be able to operate forklift in tight areas to supply materials to weigh station

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Recognize all ingredients visually. Must be able to recognize per bag what each ingredient is
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must be able to climb silo and take measurements. Must be able to climb and work on top of railcars

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance