Experienced Batch Maker

General Summary

Make all intermediates and finished products by adding specific quantities of certain raw materials and/or intermediates to a batch tank or grinding mill according to a written formula using proper batch making techniques and safe methods. This position also requires application and monitoring of established quality procedures and methods for production batches.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weigh and/or measure out quantities of solvents, resins, pigments (or dispersions), and additives into blending tanks or grinding mills according to a batch ticket.
• Tend mixing or grinding equipment and maintain control over time, heat, mix speed, etc.
• Upon batch completion, take product sample to QC Lab for QC checks.
• Check production batches by comparison to standards.
• Make adjustments to batch as necessary.
• Recheck batch after adjustments are made until product is within standard product specifications.
• Use proper analytical tools to compare product to standard specs and to wet and/or dry samples.
• Record results of comparison and record onto batch card.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Filling Area strongly preferred.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:
• Good math/measurement skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic reading and comprehension skills.
• Must achieve required color testing score.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle product and equipment and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift/move 400 to 500 pounds with specially provided equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment is representative of those an employee would encounter in a normal paint manufacturing facility while performing the job tasks listed in this job description.
• The employee is exposed to solvent vapors at well below the OSHA permissible exposure limit and when required, adequate personal protection equipment is required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Completing the number of batches required by the daily production schedule.
• Accuracy of completed batches.
• Satisfactory appearance of work area.
• Attendance and attitude.