Compounding (Mixing) Operator

Momentive; Maryland; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Momentive in Maryland is seeking a Compounding (Mixing) Operator to safely perform mixing and milling operations using mechanical equipment to prepare high‑consistency silicone rubber per customer specs, instructions, and safety requirements.

The role involves operating mixers, mills, and related equipment; following batch instructions; maintaining records; communicating production information; and ensuring a clean, safe work environment while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• Ability to follow batch cards, instructions, and formulas.
• Experience maintaining batch/production records and documentation.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple mixers and mills per instructions.
• Measure, weigh, load, mix, and process materials per customer specs.
• Maintain production records and communicate issues promptly.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Keep work area clean and organized; assist in shift transitions.

Skills

Mixer operation

Quality checks

Batch records

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Mixers

Mills

Job description

Job Title: Compounding (Mixing) Operator

Summary: The Custom Compounding Operator safely and efficiently performs mixing and milling operations using mechanical production equipment to prepare high-consistency silicone rubber in accordance with customer specifications, production instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role operates multiple mixers, mills, and related equipment; accurately follows batch instructions; maintains production records; communicates relevant production information; and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety, health, environmental, quality, and operating procedures.
• Verify that required safety equipment is available and equipment guards and safety controls are properly positioned before beginning work.
• Review batch cards, electronic production records, and work instructions to determine required materials, quantities, weights, temperatures, processing sequences, and other specifications.
• Safely operate multiple mixers, mills, and related mechanical production equipment.
• Measure, weigh, load, mix, mill, and process materials according to established instructions and customer specifications.
• Monitor equipment and production processes and promptly communicate unsafe conditions, equipment problems, material concerns, production deviations, or quality issues.
• Accurately complete and maintain batch records, production records, electronic entries, and other required documentation.
• Follow established procedures for material identification, handling, processing, packaging, labeling, and finishing.
• Perform required production and quality checks in accordance with applicable work instructions.
• Maintain the assigned work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition, including required housekeeping during shift transitions and following production runs.
• Receive and communicate important production information with coworkers and supervisors during shift changes and throughout the workday.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and other support employees to meet production requirements.
• Participate in required safety, quality, equipment, and job-specific training.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable material‑handling and chemical‑safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Salary

Starting pay $22.80 with scheduled increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package.

We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

What We Offer

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Company paid life and disability coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• Paid time off plus paid holidays.
• Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution.
• Educational reimbursement program, where applicable.
• Professional development courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of current experience/skills in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, chemical‑processing, or similar industrial environment with reliable steady attendance.
• Experience operating mixers, mills, extrusion equipment, or other mechanical production equipment.
• Experience following batch cards, work orders, formulas, recipes, or detailed production instructions.
• Experience completing batch records, production documentation, or electronic manufacturing records.
• Experience measuring, weighing, mixing, or processing production materials.
• Familiarity with safe material‑handling practices, quality requirements, and manufacturing housekeeping standards.
• Experience working in a team‑based or shift‑based production environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement concepts and practices.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting‑edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward - products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre‑employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.