Formulation Mixer, Industrial Adhesives

Meridian Adhesives Group; 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 contribu

Generous PTO

11 company-paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Annual Paid Volunteer Day

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group is seeking a Batch Maker to convert specifications into production-ready adhesives. You will stage raw materials, mix batches, and work with QC to ensure formulations meet tolerances.

The role follows a 1st shift schedule in Billerica, MA, with a pay range of $22.00–$26.00 per hour and a 2025 safety/quality incentive plan. Growth paths include advancing from Batch Maker I to Batch Maker III as blending experience increases.

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 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.

Skills

Math for weighing and scaling

Dispersers and process equipment

Accuracy with digital scales

Chemical manufacturing background

Tools

High-speed dispersers

Vacuum mixers

Three-roll milling machines

Job description

Do 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 do

• 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 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 bring

• 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.

Physical expectations

• Comfort with prolonged sitting and standing.
• Able to lift 50–60 pounds.

Your growth path

• Batch 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 perks

• Location: Billerica, MA
• Schedule: 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 geography
• Bonus: 2025 incentive plan aligned to safety, quality, and financial metrics; up to $1,520/year for eligible employees, paid quarterly

Benefits that support you

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA and FSA plans
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Generous PTO that grows with tenure
• 11 company‑paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Meridian

Meridian 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.

Preferred Proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Compounder experience
• Mixing and blending
• Blow molding experience