Chemical Compounder

Amrize Building Envelope; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Amrize Building Envelope in Wisconsin is seeking a Chemical Compounder to operate mixing equipment, weigh and blend coating chemicals, and ensure batches meet exact specifications for our envelope products.

You will follow standard work instructions, maintain clean and safe conditions, and collaborate with QC to adjust batches. This is a hands-on, daytime manufacturing role requiring attention to accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience with computer controlled equipment.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions and use measurement tools, blueprints, and manuals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Standard Work Instructions and Company Policies.
• Adhere/Follow all safety rules.
• Alert supervision to product quality or machine operation concerns.
• Maintain the 5S standard of the assigned area.
• Weighs and stages ingredients with great accuracy.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment, includes tank scraping as required.
• Package materials as needed.
• Accurately completes batch tickets.
• Identifies and takes action for variations in raw materials, texture and color.
• Work closely with QC to adjust batches to reach specs; follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Measurement & quality focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer controlled equipment

Job description

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.

We're seeking a Chemical Compounder who's ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.

About The Role

The Chemical Compounder operates equipment to weigh, mix, and blend batches of coating chemicals.

What You'll Accomplish

• Follow all Standard Work Instructions and Company Policies
• Adhere/Follow all safety rules
• Alert supervision to product quality or machine operation concerns
• Maintain the 5S standard of the assigned area.
• Weighs and stages ingredients with great accuracy
• Cleans and maintains all equipment, includes tank scraping as required
• Package materials as needed
• Accurately completes batch tickets
• Identifies and takes action for variations in raw materials, foreign debrix, texture and color
• Works closely with QC to adjust batches to reach specs
• Follows the Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• High School diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Mfg experience preferred (demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience with computer controlled equipment)
• Ability to follow standard work instructions, use measurement tools, blueprints, manuals as needed.

Working Conditions

The working conditions include an indoor, dusty non-temperature controlled, industrial manufacturing and warehouse environment. Subject to varying cold and hot temperatures and occasional outdoor activities in hot or adverse weather. This position has the potential to manage and handle hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs including use of lifting assistance devices.
• Ability to stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, kneel as required.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment as required.
• This position has the potential to manage and handle hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.