Adhesive Blending Technician

Torrey Holistics; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Generous PTO with seniority

11 Company-paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus

Annual Paid Volunteer Day

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group in Billerica, MA is seeking an Adhesive Blending Technician for the 1st shift. You will stage raw materials, operate high-speed dispersers, monitor instruments, and follow batch instructions to produce quality adhesive blends.

The role offers pay between $22 and $26 per hour, plus an annual incentive plan up to $1,520, comprehensive benefits, and generous PTO with seniority. Join a growth-focused team and contribute to global customer shipments.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50–60 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Stage and load raw materials into mixing vessels.
• Follow batch work instructions precisely to produce high-quality products.
• Operate and monitor mixing equipment, high-speed dispersers, and related instruments.
• Collaborate with QC to adjust batches until specifications are met and approved.
• Execute the production schedule; raise concerns and suggest improvements to the Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping to company standards; promptly report spills or hazards.
• Wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

High-speed dispersers

Digital scales

Process instrumentation

Tools

Vacuum mixers

Three-roll mills

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Adhesive Blending TechnicianA day in this roleAt 7:30 A.M., you review the manufacturing schedule, pull the correct raw materials, and verify lot numbers. You weigh components on digital scales, stage drums and bags, and charge the mixer. With PPE on, you run high‑speed dispersers, monitor instruments, and follow batch work instructions step by step. Working with Quality Control, you fine‑tune viscosity or solids until the batch earns approval. You record results, keep your area clean to company standards, and partner with your supervisor to flag improvements. By 4:00 P.M., you’ve safely produced quality adhesive blends that head to customers around the world.What you’ll doStage and manually load raw materials into mixing vessels.Follow batch work instructions precisely to produce high‑quality products.Operate and monitor mixing equipment, high‑speed dispersers, and related instruments.Collaborate with QC to adjust batches until specifications are met and approved.Execute the production schedule; raise concerns and suggest improvements to the Supervisor.Maintain housekeeping to company standards; promptly report and address spills or hazards.Wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols.Perform additional related tasks as assigned.Skills and abilitiesComfort with basic math for measurements and conversions.Proficient using high‑speed dispersers and common material‑handling equipment.Accurate use of digital scales and process instrumentation.Education and experienceExperience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.Physical requirementsProlonged periods of sitting and standing.Ability to lift 50–60 pounds.Career levelsBatch Maker I: Can blend straightforward batches without supervision.Batch Maker II: 3+ years blending experience; capable of operating vacuum mixers.Batch Maker III: 5+ years blending experience; skilled with vacuum mixers and three‑roll mills.Compensation, schedule, and locationLocation: Billerica, MASchedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:30 A.M.–4:00 P.M.Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour. Actual pay depends on skills/experience, time in role, business line, and geography.Bonus pay: 2025 incentive plan tied to safety, quality, and financial metrics; earn up to $1,520 annually, paid quarterly to eligible employees.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and VisionHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Retirement plan with company contributionsGenerous Paid Time Off with increases by seniority11 Company‑paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveCompany‑paid Life InsuranceCompany‑paid Short‑Term DisabilityEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramAnnual Paid Volunteer DayEmployee Assistance ProgramWhy MeridianMeridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing global leader in adhesive technologies for electronics, industrial, and infrastructure markets. We serve blue‑chip OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients, and we’re fueled by innovation and strategic growth. Our core values—Safety & Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork—guide everything we do. Join a team that values diverse perspectives, invests in your growth, and empowers you to make a real impact.Explore careers at MeridianPreferred proficienciesMechanical troubleshootingCompounder experienceMixing and blendingBlow molding experience