1st Shift Blender Operator

Job Title: Blending Technician

Job Description

Seeking a production employee to manufacture and blend high-end gel coat chemical products (paint) for products with a fiberglass exterior such as boats, RVs, bathtubs, etc. Responsibilities include checking the big batch schedule to determine the product to be mixed during the shift, obtaining the appropriate batch slip from the production office, reviewing raw materials listed on the batch ticket and verifying their availability, recording required information on the batch ticket, mixing batches according to procedures, taking samples from mix tanks, making spray-ups for color matches, and taking samples, spray-ups, and batch tickets to the lab for testing. You will also work on other batches while testing, pack out batches into containers per ticket instructions, record weights, ensure proper labeling and storage, and maintain accurate records.

Hard Skills

• Forklift

• Production

• Manufacturing

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Orlando, Florida.

Work Environment

Work in a lab/production environment of a small chemical manufacturer. Blue-collar setting. Currently operating on two shifts Monday through Friday with plans for a third shift. Shifts: 1st shift 6am-2pm, 2nd shift 2pm-10pm, 3rd shift 10pm-6am. Training available on first or second shift. Typically Monday to Friday, but must be okay with Saturdays and overtime. Saturday shifts from 6am-noon.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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