Machine Operator (23 To 24 An Hour)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Compounder 1st or 2nd - $23 to $25 an hour

Job Description

The Compounder monitors, troubleshoots, and adjusts automated production line equipment to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe filling of products into tubes and cartons. This role focuses on precise mixing and batching, careful machine setup and changeovers, and consistent quality inspection while working with chemical compounds in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust all 3- and 4-stem and Norden production line equipment to maintain smooth and efficient operation.
• Manipulate manual fill adjustments and case packer settings to ensure proper dispensation of product into the correct tubes and cartons.
• Replace and change tape rolls and adjust machine speeds for filling operations as needed.
• Set video jet equipment and verify that date codes are correct and properly placed on boxes and tubes.
• Maintain all fluid levels on equipment and perform routine cleaning to support safe and reliable operation.
• Complete accurate and timely record keeping related to production activities, equipment settings, and line performance.
• Perform setup and changeovers for all 2-, 3-, and 4-stem and squeeze tube lines, including positioning tanks under ram presses using a sit-down forklift.
• Execute changeovers such as switching fill cylinders, fill valves, case packers, latex to solvent fillers, and 12- to 24-case packer configurations.
• Disassemble and assemble machines as required, including installing fill cylinders and fill valves after maintenance cleaning.
• Conduct quality inspections of filled products and packaging to verify adherence to specifications and standards.
• Identify issues on machine lines and perform troubleshooting to make adjustments and minor repairs.
• Lift and move materials and components, including loads up to 75 pounds, in support of production and changeover activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment while working around chemicals and machinery.

Essential Skills

• Experience with chemical mixing, compounding, and batch making in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a background in mixing, batching, and following precise recipes.
• Hands-on experience with machine setup and adjustments on production lines.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine lines and perform adjustments and minor repairs to resolve issues.
• Proficiency in sit-down forklift operation, including safely moving tanks and materials for line setup.
• Capability to lift 75 pounds or more as part of routine production and changeover tasks.
• Skill in quality inspection to ensure products and packaging meet required standards.
• Comfort working with automated filling, case packing, and date coding equipment.
• Ability to adjust machines, including fill speeds and settings, to optimize production performance.
• Strong awareness of safety practices when working around chemicals and moving machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with 2-, 3-, and 4-stem production lines and squeeze tube filling equipment.
• Familiarity with Norden production line equipment and video jet date coding systems.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble production machinery, including installing fill cylinders and fill valves after cleaning.
• background in latex and solvent filler systems and case packer changeovers, including 12- to 24-case configurations.
• Comfort working in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment that involves both sitting and standing throughout the shift.
• Commitment to following safety protocols and using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and aprons.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports comfort and safety while working with advanced production equipment. The schedule offers consistent full-time hours with regular opportunities for overtime, allowing team members to increase their earnings. The organization emphasizes safe work practices, provides clear processes for machine operation and changeovers, and fosters a structured environment where detail-oriented individuals can grow their skills in production, compounding, and equipment troubleshooting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled production facility on a second-shift schedule. Typical hours are 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with usually 10-hour shifts and additional 8-hour shifts on Saturdays. Overtime is paid daily after 8 hours worked in a day, supporting extended shift work. The position involves both sitting and standing throughout the shift, working around chemicals, and operating production machinery and sit-down forklifts. Team members wear safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and aprons as part of the required dress code and personal protective equipment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Tipp City, OH.

The pay range for this position is $47216.00 - $51376.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a fully onsite position in Tipp City,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.