Reactor Operator - Night Shift

Dymax; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401K)

Generous Paid Time Off

Sign-on Bonus: $1,000

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer located in Torrington, Connecticut is seeking a Reactor Operator. The role involves safely producing adhesives and oligomer formulations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Key responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining inventory, and ensuring production lines meet client expectations. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, 3 years of relevant experience, and strong math and organizational skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in material processing or chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs.
• Hazwoper training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate industrial mixing and powerlifting equipment.
• Maintain a clean and ergonomic workplace.
• Employ best practices in inventory management.
• Create robust work batches using production guidelines.

Skills

Material processing

Batch formulations

Math skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced credential preferred

Tools

Inventory Management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bomar, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands, is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. With a global presence, Bomar has been a leading innovator of advanced-performance materials for UV/EB energy, light, and other free-radical cure applications. Focused on oligomer synthesis and new product development, we satisfy unique performance requirements from our global customer base of formulators who use our oligomers, resins, and additives in a variety of applications such as 3D printing, nail coatings, adhesives, industrial coatings and more.

Base pay range

$23.00/yr – $23.00/yr

Salary: $23 an hour. Employees working 3rd shift hours are eligible for a 15% shift differential in addition to their base pay.

About You

We’re seeking a results-focused, innovative, self‑driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as a Reactor Operator for our Torrington, CT, facility. Here, you will safely produce batch adhesives and oligomer formulations that meet quality, ISO, safety, and internal control standards—while also fulfilling customer expectations and ensuring lines are shipped on time (LSOT).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate industrial mixing and powerlifting equipment by setting and controlling mixing parameters according to work instructions, and by using lift trucks, power jacks, and drum dollies to retrieve and replace raw materials and WIP.
• Promote warehousing and material handling best practices by safely and efficiently transferring raw materials from delivery vehicles to warehouse storage, then to reactor workstations, and finally to racking and staging areas.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, clean, ergonomic, and productive workplace by practicing safe handling procedures, using PPE as appropriate, following SDS, EH&S, and HazMat requirements, and ensuring proper storage of materials and equipment.
• Employ best practices in inventory management by using first‑in‑first‑out controls for raw materials, carefully and consistently recording inventory transactions, and maintaining cycle and stock counts with lot and material traceability.
• Create robust work batches by utilizing Work Orders and SOPs, accurately measuring and processing chemical ingredients in the production of finished formulations, recording process information precisely, and taking timely actions to resolve quality concerns.
• Reduce quality errors by investigating and identifying sources of errors, predicting future errors, and continuously improving practices and Six‑sigma protocols to prevent such errors.
• Maintain dependable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) records by ensuring transactional accuracy through precise input entries and executing key electronic transfers and search functions.

Work Schedule

• Monday: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Tuesday)
• Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Wednesday)
• Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Thursday)
• Thursday: 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Friday (occasional): Overtime into Friday morning as needed
• Friday‑Sunday: Typically off

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced credential preferred.
• 3 years of experience in material processing, batch formulations, or chemical manufacturing.
• Proficiency with computer programs, including Inventory Management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong math and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs.
• Hazwoper training preferred.
• After initial training, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Sign‑on Bonus: $1,000

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing