Polymer Compounding Extrusion Technician

Mural Industrial; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Industrial is seeking a 2nd shift operator in Albion, MI to expertly blend, weigh ingredients, and operate extrusion equipment in a controlled environment. You’ll document every step, perform quality checks, and escalate issues to supervision as needed.

You'll maintain strict safety and housekeeping standards, handle lab samples, and ensure recipe adherence. This role suits hands-on individuals with 1+ year in plastics/chemical manufacturing and a valid GED or high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturing.
• Hands-on ability to set up and operate production machinery; basic troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort with basic computer use for production documentation.
• Availability for 2nd shift and reliable transportation to Albion, MI.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run blending and extrusion equipment in line with operating and safety procedures.
• Weigh materials to recipe specifications; monitor process for safe, efficient output.
• Diagnose routine process/equipment issues and escalate to supervisor as needed.
• Inspect materials for conformance; pull and deliver lab samples when required.
• Complete production logs, system transactions, and all required documentation.
• Perform machine cleaning and uphold housekeeping standards throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety, ISO, and EHS rules; wear required PPE at all times.

Skills

Blending/Extrusion

Quality checks

Documentation

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Step Into the RoleAs your 2nd shift begins in Albion, MI, you gear up with PPE, review the batch ticket, and stage raw materials. You’ll weigh ingredients to exact recipe tolerances, charge the blender, dial in the extruder, and watch the run come to life. Temperatures, pressures, and rates are monitored and adjusted for safety and efficiency. You’ll pull lab samples for quality checks, document every step in the production system, and keep your area clean and organized. If something isn’t right, you’ll troubleshoot and loop in your supervisor when it’s time to escalate. That’s a typical evening shaping polymer colorants and specialty additives that show up in cars, packaging, appliances, and everyday consumer products.Who We AreMural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and polymer manufacturer operating production facilities across Michigan, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Their plants run continuously, and they’re seeking experienced operators who understand blending and extrusion, follow recipe-based procedures, and keep rock-solid documentation.What You’ll DoSet up and run blending and extrusion equipment in line with operating and safety proceduresWeigh materials to recipe specifications; keep an eye on the process for safe, efficient outputDiagnose routine process/equipment issues and escalate to your supervisor as neededInspect materials for conformance; pull and deliver lab samples when requiredComplete production logs, system transactions, and all required documentationPerform machine cleaning and uphold housekeeping standards throughout the shiftFollow all safety, ISO, and EHS rules; wear required PPE at all timesWhat You Bring1+ year in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturingHands-on ability to set up and operate production machinery; basic troubleshooting skillsComfort with basic computer use for production documentationAbility to regularly lift 55 lbs and work safely in a chemical/industrial environmentAvailability for 2nd shift and reliable transportation to Albion, MIHigh school diploma or GEDPay and ScheduleCompetitive hourly rate. Temp-to-perm. 2nd shift. Albion, Michigan.