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.

Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $21.00/hour and $23.00/hour. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Salary : $21 - $23