Adhesive Mixing Technician

Adhesive Mixing Technician

Location: Crystal Lake, IL Pay Rate: $18.00 $20.00 per hour Shift: MondayFriday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Ready for an Adhesive Mixing Technician job where you're seen, supported, and appreciated? We're hiring people who make a real impact behind the scenes because nothing runs without a strong team. A growing specialty manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-driven Adhesive Mixing Technician to support coating and lamination operations on first shift. This temp-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a mechanically inclined technician who thrives in hands-on production environments, follows formulas with precision, and understands the importance of accuracy, safety, and consistency in adhesive and coating processes.

This role offers steady first-shift hours, weekly pay, and the opportunity to grow into a long-term position within a specialized manufacturing environment. Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability coverage, employee discounts, and additional benefits designed to support both financial security and career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain inventory of raw materials and finished coating products
• Assist with material requests to ensure uninterrupted production
• Follow written formulas and work instructions with strict accuracy
• Complete batch records documenting all mixing activity
• Lift, weigh, and measure powders and liquids to produce solvent-based adhesives and coatings
• Maintain the cleanliness of mixers, pumps, dispensers, scales, lines, and mixing areas
• Support coater operation and equipment cleaning as needed
• Monitor equipment controls, safety guards, and stops; report issues immediately
• Notify engineering or supervision of any process or equipment concerns
• Utilize the MRP system to access instructions and record production data, scrap, and run time
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum age of 18 and ability to pass pre-employment reading and ruler assessments Mechanical aptitude and at least 6 months of experience with lamination, coating, press, or similar machinery Prior experience mixing adhesives, inks, or coatings required Ability to accurately measure to 1/16 of an inch using a ruler or tape measure Strong math skills involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals Physically capable of lifting up to 65 pounds Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, kneel, and lift throughout the entire shift Ability to tolerate chemicals and occasional strong odors

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