2nd Shift Machine Operator - Oilfield Chemicals (Temp-Hire)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Machine Operator/Process Tech for a temp-to-hire role on 2nd shift in Mesquite, TX. You will operate mixers, dryers, coaters and related equipment to produce specialty chemical products, ensuring batches meet customer and internal specs.

Responsibilities include measuring weights, monitoring temperatures, maintaining heating and cooling cycles, following formula cards, recording batch data, and complying with MSDS safety rules.

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Read and interpret MSDS/safety documentation.
• Perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions).
• Calibrate scales and measure materials precisely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate reliability and excellent attendance.
• Must be clean shaven to properly use a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixers, dryers, coaters, and other processing equipment to manufacture oilfield chemical products.
• Measure, load, and verify correct chemical weights according to batch requirements.
• Monitor machine temperatures and processing conditions for safe, efficient operation.
• Maintain heating and cooling cycles during and after production runs.
• Follow formula cards to ensure proper mixture ratios.
• Validate accuracy of completed batch reports.
• Read and understand MSDS for all chemicals involved.
• Wear PPE as required, including respirator.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain machines.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Read MSDS

Basic math

Calibrate scales

Lift 50 lbs

Reliability

Clean shaven

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Machine Operator/Process Tech for a temp-to-hire role on 2nd shift in Mesquite, TX. You will operate mixers, dryers, coaters and related equipment to produce specialty chemical products, ensuring batches meet customer and internal specs.

Responsibilities include measuring weights, monitoring temperatures, maintaining heating and cooling cycles, following formula cards, recording batch data, and complying with MSDS safety rules.