Polymer Compounding Process Operator

Mural Industrial; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Group is partnering with a global specialty polymer and materials manufacturer to add a contractor to the Bethel, CT team for a 6-month assignment. This hands-on role focuses on blending, mixing, extrusion, and polymer production on the plant floor.

You will verify batch tickets, weigh ingredients, operate production systems, respond to process upsets, and document lot numbers in production logs. Safety gear is required; PPE is provided.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plant floor experience in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/polymer production.
• Willingness to lift up to 55 lbs frequently and up to 250 lbs occasionally.
• Strong adherence to recipe and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review batch tickets and verify raw materials.
• Weigh ingredients and load into equipment.
• Operate production systems for blending, mixing, packaging.
• Respond to equipment upsets and adjust setpoints.
• Record lot numbers and process conditions in production logs.
• Maintain clean, organized work area per ISO and safety procedures.
• Shift ends at 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the AssignmentMural Group is partnering with a global specialty polymer and material science manufacturer to add a contractor to the team in Bethel, CT. This is a 6-month contract supporting a Fortune 500 specialty materials operation.A Day in This RoleStart your shift at 8:00 AM by reviewing batch tickets, verifying raw materials, and staging drums and bags. You’ll calibrate scales, prep mixers and transfer lines, and then:Accurately weigh ingredients to meet recipe tolerances and load them into blenders, mixers, and packaging equipment.Operate and watch over production systems that blend, mix, package, and move both liquid and dry chemical compounds.Respond to basic equipment or process upsets—adjust setpoints, clear minor jams, and reset sensors.Pull in-process samples and deliver them to the lab for testing; make adjustments as directed by QC.Record lot numbers, quantities, and process conditions in production logs and system inputs (MS Office-based tools).Keep work areas clean and organized while following ISO-driven quality requirements and site safety procedures.Wrap up by 4:30 PM—no nights and no weekends.What You BringMinimum 1 year in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/polymer production (hands-on plant floor experience; not warehousing).Comfort in a chemical manufacturing environment using PPE: safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, and other gear as required.Ability to frequently lift up to 55 lbs and occasionally maneuver up to 250 lbs.Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and data entry.Strong focus on recipe adherence, documentation accuracy, and product quality.High school diploma or GED.Interest in a 6-month contract assignment.Schedule & Pay1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (no nights, no weekends).$20.00–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.What’s Provided6-month contract with a Fortune 500 specialty materials manufacturer.PPE and safety equipment supplied.LocationBethel, Connecticut