Hybrid Formulation Operator: Mon-Thurs (6am to 4pm) $19 per hour presso Spectrum Control

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

The Formulation Operator supports production, preparation, and formulation of water-based and solvent-based ceramic slurries. This position requires collaboration with the engineering team, Value Stream Manager and production personnel to balance priorities and meet customer demands. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Support formulation of water-based and solvent-based ceramic slurries. 
• Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical calculations and formulations to work assignments on a daily basis. 
• Prepare metallic and non-metallic pastes. 
• Operate and clean equipment such as ball mills, spray dryers, three-roll mill, mixers, mixing tanks, viscometers, and drying ovens. 
• Perform general housekeeping. 
• Ability to use a computer.  
• Track and document inventory of precious metals and inks. 
• Notify management of low inventory of raw materials to prevent running out of raw materials. 
• Conduct 100% accurate material cycle counts on a monthly basis. 
• Train other operators as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education:  ​High School or Equivalent​. 
• Experience Years:  ​3-5 years.​                   
• Experience Type:  Engineering or Technical Field OR; 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  ​

• Communication and interpersonal skills in order to regularly interface with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Scheduling, etc. 
• Ability to wear a respirator to handle lead-based materials. 
• Ability to enter a non-permit confined space by following safety procedures. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  ​

• Manufacturing Floor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  ​

• Required to walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel. 
• Able to lift to 120 pounds.  
• Able to be on feet for extended periods of time. 
• See clearly close up along with depth and distance perception. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 

Third-Party Recruiters

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