About Us

Bomar, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. With a global presence, Bomar has been a leading innovator of advanced-performance materials for UV/EB energy, light, and other free-radical cure applications. Focused on oligomer synthesis and new product development, we’re able to satisfy unique performance requirements from our global customer base of formulators which use our oligomers, resins, and additives in a variety of applications such as 3D printing, nail coatings, adhesives, industrial coatings and more.

About You

We’re seeking a resulted-focused, innovative, self-driven and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as a Reactor Operator O&C for our Torrington CT facility. Here, you will safely produce batch adhesives and oligomers formulations that meet quality, ISO, safety and internal control standards – while meeting customer expectations and satisfying lines shipped-on-time (LSOT) requirements.

You will:

• Safely operate industrial mixing and powerlifting equipment by setting and controlling mixing parameters to work instructions, and by utilizing lift trucks, power jacks, and drum dollies to retrieve and replace raw materials and WIP
• Promote warehousing and material handling best practices by safely and efficiently transfering raw materials from delivery vehicles to warehouse storage to reactor workstations then transferring finished goods to racking and staging areas
• Maintain a secure, healthy, clean, ergonomically sensitive, productive workplace by practicing safe handling procedures, using PPE as appropriate, following SDS, EH&S, and HazMat requirements, and by ensuring proper storage of materials and equipment
• Employ best practices in inventory management by using first-in-first-out raw materials controls, carefully and consistently recording inventory transactions, maintaining cycle and stock counts, through lot, and material traceabilities
• Create robust work batches by utilizing Work Orders and SOPs, accurately measuring and processing chemical ingredients in the production of finished formulations, recording process information accurately, and taking actions to resolve quality concerns in a timely fashion
• Reduce quality errors by investigating and determining sources of errors, thereby predicting future sources of error, and by continuously improving practices and 6-sigma protocols to prevent such errors
• Maintain dependable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) records by performing transactional integrity through accurate input entries and by executing key electronic transfers and search functions

You should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced credential preferred
• 3 years’ work experience in material processing, batch formaulations, or chemical manufacture
• Proficiency with computer programs – Inventory Management software, and Microsoft Office
• Good math and organization skills
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50lb
• HazWhopped training preferred
• After initial training, ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Our company offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $23 per hour

Hours: Monday - Wednesday 5a-6p Thursday 5a-12p

Our company takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of our company's salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of our company's total compensation packages for employees.

Our company 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, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.