Industrial Mixing & Blending Technician

Carlisle Construction Materials; Kimberton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Mixing and Blending Operator to set up, operate, and tend equipment used to proportionately mix emulsion materials containing chemicals, powders, and pigments. The role includes handling chemicals, transferring materials, and maintaining equipment in a busy production facility.

Responsibilities include weighing ingredients, following formulas, reading work orders, monitoring machinery, and ensuring safety practices while producing consistent blends.

Qualifications

• Reliable with proven attendance record.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh or measure materials to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Compound or process ingredients or dyes according to formulas.
• Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.
• Observe production or monitor equipment for safe, efficient operation.
• Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
• Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend materials.
• Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing using hand tools or devices.
• Stop mixing or blending machines when specified qualities are obtained and start pumps to transfer mixtures.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Propane forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Propane forklift operation

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Mixing and Blending Operator to set up, operate, and tend equipment used to proportionately mix emulsion materials containing chemicals, powders, and pigments. The role includes handling chemicals, transferring materials, and maintaining equipment in a busy production facility.

Responsibilities include weighing ingredients, following formulas, reading work orders, monitoring machinery, and ensuring safety practices while producing consistent blends.