Chemist - Manufacturing

Fives Landis Ltd; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Medical - Dental - Vision

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Hands-on training

Wellness programs with $ incentives

Community initiatives

Job summary

Fives Landis Corp, Gardner Abrasives division, seeks a Chemist to join the on-site Rockford team in Illinois. The role focuses on testing, formulation support, and new product development within a quality-driven lab environment.

You will operate standard lab equipment, maintain thorough records, and assist in ISO 9001/14001 processes while collaborating with manufacturing and QA teams to ensure product quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/physical science required.
• 0–3 years experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on in-house blended materials for consistency and adjust as needed.
• Assist in formulation of products and provide information to manufacturing team.
• Mix, mold, and press lab samples for testing.
• Assist in development of new products.
• Operate lab equipment (including UTM, Grindo-Sonic, XRF, FTIR).
• Maintain records and data of tests and inspections.
• Support ISO 9001 and 14001 processes.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/physical science

Tools

United Testing Machine

Grindo-Sonic

XRF

FTIR

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Take part in the Sustainability Industry!

Every day in 25 countries, we (9,000 people) create the sustainable solutions the world needs by inventing the technologies of tomorrow across the entire spectrum of industry: from metallurgy to advanced logistics, from cement plants to the tech industry, from the IoT to aerospace.
By Joining Fives, you'll become an entrepreneur who is involved in the design and management of the project from start to finish. Come and work with a group of passionate women and men, proud to be pioneers and above all proud to make the world move forward.

Chemist - Manufacturing

Legal Entity: Fives Landis Corp.

Country: United States

City: Rockford

Job Family: Operations

Job Type: Permanent position

Work Location: On-site

Compensation:

FIVES LANDIS CORP – Gardner Abrasives

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Fives Landis Corp – Gardner Abrasives is actively seeking a Chemist to join its team in South Beloit, Illinois.

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.

How do we do that? For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life.

Gardner Abrasives has been a global leader in high-precision abrasive grinding wheels since 1905 and is part of Fives Landis Corp th e High Precision Machines Division of Fives specializing in the design and supply of various types of machines for numerous markets such as Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Rail, Shipbuilding, Energy, Space, etc.

The division has approximately 1,800 employees worldwide working in about 20 locations in Asia, Europe, and North America.

It is with you that industry can do it!

Salary Range: 55K - 65K (salary is determined by experience)

At Gardner Abrasives we all have a part to play in achieving our common purpose. Your role as a Chemist will be to:

• Perform testing on In-House blended materials for consistency and provide appropriate adjustments when needed.
• Assist in formulation of products and provide information to manufacturing team.
• Mix, mold, and press sample products (lab bars) for testing.
• Assist in the development of new products.
• Operate United Testing Machine, Grindo-Sonic machine, XRF, FTIR, and other lab equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment, calibrations, and analysis on finished products related to manufacturing or customer problems.
• Support and participate in the ISO 9001 and 14001 process.
• Provide assistance with testing existing and new products.
• Maintain accurate records and data of all tests and inspections.

At Gardner Abrasives and under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, you will join the Quality Control team.

We are seeking a candidate who has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry/physical science field, and a minimum of 0-3 years of experience preferred. Required strong oral & written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint a plus. If you are a self-starter, able to work independently and work within a team setting, then we are eager to change the world with you!

BENEFITS:

• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Medical - Dental - Vision
• Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Hands-on training
• Wellness programs with $ incentives
• Community initiatives

Why come to Fives?

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields. We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally.

Industry can do it with you!

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check and drug screen. Background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all final candidates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.