Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician supports day-to-day production operations in a growing chemical manufacturing environment. This role follows detailed manufacturing procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to batch, mix, blend, and package products such as metalworking fluids, lubricants, and coolants. The technician operates and monitors production equipment, performs in-process testing, maintains accurate documentation, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, safety, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to detailed manufacturing processes and testing requirements for all products, following established workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and operate production equipment safely and efficiently to support consistent and reliable manufacturing output.
• Obtain necessary raw materials for production, measure, weigh, and load them into machines according to specified formulas.
• Batch, mix, and blend products per customer specifications and product formulas, ensuring accurate proportions and proper processing conditions.
• Monitor mixtures for consistency and viscosity, making adjustments as needed to maintain product quality.
• Produce sample quantities of products that meet defined physical and sensory specifications.
• Assist in all aspects of manufacturing development batches, including setup, processing, and documentation.
• Follow manufacturing procedures to process raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, including bulk product handling.
• Maneuver drums and equipment in excess of 50 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. as required for material handling and production tasks.
• Participate in inventory management activities, including tracking, counting, and organizing raw materials and finished goods.
• Handle materials for preparing finished product shipments and receiving incoming materials, ensuring proper identification and storage.
• Ensure that excess raw materials are stored properly in assigned areas, including refrigerated storage or tanks when required.
• Interact as needed with product development, quality control, purchasing, and shipping departments to support smooth manufacturing operations.
• Understand and comply with current standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and GMP standards relevant to the position.
• Arrange, clean, and maintain storage and work areas in an organized, safe, and operational condition in line with procedures and regulations.
• Provide support for manufacturing areas by assisting with equipment setup, changeovers, and general production needs.
• Assist in manufacturing support activities such as packaging, filling, labeling, and staging materials for production.
• Prepare internal laboratory samples for testing and evaluation.
• Maintain inventory of retained samples and manage rotation schedules to ensure proper sample storage and traceability.
• Accurately document production activities, test results, and material usage in logs or systems as required.

• High school diploma required.
• 1–3 years of experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, including handling of chemical raw materials and finished products.
• Hands-on experience with blending, mixing, material handling, or other related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and maneuver drums and equipment in excess of 50 lbs.
• Understanding of and ability to follow GMP, safety, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and load raw materials according to formulas.
• Capability to monitor mixtures for consistency and viscosity and respond appropriately to variations.
• Basic inventory management and material handling skills.
• Attention to detail in documentation, testing, and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to work independently after training while maintaining a high standard of quality and safety.

• Experience with compounding processes in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Familiarity with packaging and filling operations for liquid or chemical products.
• Background in warehouse inventory activities, including organizing and tracking materials.
• Comfort working with metalworking fluids, lubricants, coolants, and similar industrial products.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with product development, quality control, purchasing, and shipping teams.
• Organizational skills to maintain clean, orderly work and storage areas and manage retained sample inventories.
• Ability to adapt to a growing operation and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and workflows.

This role is based in a chemical manufacturing facility focused on producing metalworking fluids, lubricants, coolants, and related products. The environment includes production equipment for mixing, blending, compounding, packaging, and filling, as well as laboratory and storage areas. The team operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering a consistent daytime schedule. The facility is undergoing renovation and expansion, providing a modernized production environment and a new laboratory in a growing operation. You will work as part of a small team and, after training, perform many tasks independently while still collaborating with other departments as needed. The role involves frequent material handling, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and maneuvering drums and equipment, and requires adherence to safety, GMP, and housekeeping standards to maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntington, IN.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Huntington,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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