Formulation Mixer, Industrial Adhesives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA and FSA plans

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Generous PTO

11 company‑paid holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short‑Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Volunteer Day

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group seeks a Batch Maker to translate batch work instructions into safe, precise blending steps and to manually stage raw materials for mixing. You will run and monitor high-speed dispersers, tuning batches with QC guidance until all specs are approved.

The role follows a standard Mon-Fri schedule on 1st shift in Billerica, MA, with pay ranging from $22 to $26 per hour and a strong benefits package. Experience with mixing, compounding, and equipment operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid basic math for weighing, scaling, and adjustments.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑speed dispersers and handling equipment.
• Accuracy with digital scales and process readings.
• Background in chemical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate batch work instructions into safe, accurate blending steps.
• Manually stage, weigh, and charge raw materials into mixing vessels.
• Run and oversee high‑speed dispersers and related process instruments.
• Tune batches under QC guidance until specs are approved.
• Follow the daily production schedule and report issues to your Supervisor.

Skills

Basic math for weighing

High-speed dispersers

Digital scales readings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Mixing and blending

Blow molding experience

Compounder experience

Tools

Vacuum mixers

Three-roll milling machines

Job description

Formulation Mixer, Industrial AdhesivesDo you enjoy turning a set of specifications into a flawless, production‑ready adhesive? Imagine opening a batch ticket, staging raw materials, dialing in the mixer, and—working with QC—bringing a formulation into tolerance. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll thrive here.What you’ll doTranslate batch work instructions into safe, accurate blending steps.Manually stage, weigh, and charge raw materials into mixing vessels.Run and oversee high‑speed dispersers and related process instruments.Tune batches under QC guidance until all specs are approved.Follow the daily production schedule; surface issues or improvements to your Supervisor.Maintain a clean, organized work area; report spills and hazards immediately.Use required PPE and follow all safety procedures.Support additional production tasks as assigned.What you’ll bringSolid basic math for weighing, scaling, and adjustments.Hands‑on experience with high‑speed dispersers and handling equipment.Accuracy with digital scales and process readings.Background in chemical manufacturing preferred.Physical expectationsComfort with prolonged sitting and standing.Able to lift 50–60 pounds.Your growth pathBatch Maker I: Independently blends simple batches.Batch Maker II: 3+ years’ blending; operates vacuum mixers.Batch Maker III: 5+ years’ blending; operates vacuum mixers and three‑roll milling machines.Schedule, pay, and perksLocation: Billerica, MASchedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 A.M.–4:00 P.M. (1st shift)Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour, based on relevant skills/experience, time in role, business line, and geographyBonus: 2025 incentive plan aligned to safety, quality, and financial metrics; up to $1,520/year for eligible employees, paid quarterlyBenefits that support youMedical, Dental, VisionHSA and FSA plansRetirement plan with company contributionsGenerous PTO that grows with tenure11 company‑paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveCompany‑paid Life InsuranceCompany‑paid Short‑Term DisabilityEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramAnnual Paid Volunteer DayEmployee Assistance ProgramWhy MeridianMeridian Adhesives Group powers innovation across electronics, industrial, and infrastructure markets. We’ve grown rapidly since 2018 through strategic acquisitions and a relentless focus on customer success. Our values—Safety & Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork—shape how we work and win together.Learn more and applyPreferred proficienciesMechanical troubleshooting skillsCompounder experienceMixing and blendingBlow molding experience