Seeking a Batch Maker for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client, a manufacturer of premium epoxy solutions for optic and microelectronic assembly in aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics, and other industries. The Batch Maker is responsible for mixing the raw chemical materials to create our products. This role works onsite in Cranston, RI and the conversion period from contract to hire to permanent is six months.

Essential duties and Responsibilities
• Stages and manually charges necessary raw materials into mixing container
• Follows batch work instructions to manufacture quality products
• Monitors and controls mixing equipment and other instruments in order to make sure that a batch is produced according to work instructions
• Adjust a batch under QC guidance until it is approved
• Follows manufacturing schedule and works with Supervisor regarding any potential improvements or concerns
• Cleanup work area to company standards
• Ensure work area is safe, clean, and free of hazards, communicate all spills or other hazards immediately to a supervisor
• Comply to all PPE standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements
• Basic math skills
• Ability to operate high-speed dispersers and other handling equipment
• Ability to read digital scales
• Chemical manufacturing experience is preferred
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds

Messina’s benefit package (during initial 6-month contract period)
• PTO accrual from date of hire, will accrue 1-hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked
• Worker Compensation Insurance effective immediately
• After 30 days of employment, health benefits, unemployment benefits, and six paid holidays
• After 1 year of employment, we offer a 401K program with match potential

Once converted to a permanent/full-time employee you will then qualify for our client’s comprehensive benefit plan.

Schedule: 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M-F
Location: Cranston, RI
Duration: 6 months conversion to perm