• Thermoforming Technician Operator

    Aerotek (Evansville, IN)


    Job Title: Thermoforming Technician Operator

    Job Description

    The Thermoforming Technician Operator is responsible for making batches of material according to specifications, ensuring a smooth mixing process, and addressing any issues that arise. This role requires weighing materials, maintaining a clean mixing area, and troubleshooting any problems during the process.

    Responsibilities

    + Review mixing schedule and produce batches as scheduled.

    + Inspect reconditioned drums prior to use following the relevant standards.

    + Dump batches from mixers and maintain correct identification on batches.

    + Communicate with previous operators to discuss any irregularities or special instructions.

    + Follow mixing procedures and notify the Group Leader and QA of any abnormalities such as suspect raw materials or equipment malfunctions.

    + Complete necessary paperwork accurately and on time, including batch tickets and mixing dump reports.

    + Inform the Manager of any unidentified or misidentified materials, safety concerns, and maintenance issues.

    + Maintain a neat and clean work area and ensure safety apparatuses are in place.

    + Maximize product quality and output, using FIFO for raw materials.

    + Handle hazardous waste and perform real-time reporting in SAP.

    + Communicate effectively with team members and perform inspections and tests on drums and batches.

    + Operate a forklift.

    + Train new Mixer Operator Trainees and make trial batches for research and development.

    Essential Skills

    + Mixing, batching, and compounding experience.

    + Chemical handling and machine operation skills.

    + 1-3 years of experience as a Mixing Operator or Batching Operator.

    + Forklift operation skills.

    + Ability to lift up to 60lbs repeatedly.

    + Comfortable working in facilities with strong odors.

    + Pass skills key and audiogram tests.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Prior industrial cleaning or housekeeping experience.

    + Previous experience in mixing, batching, or chemical manufacturing.

    + Forklift experience is optional.

    + High school diploma or GED equivalent.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This position offers growth opportunities with pay increases and production bonuses. Employees benefit from a comprehensive training program, including forklift certification, and can enjoy shift differentials and overtime opportunities.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work is conducted in a chemical plant primarily focused on automotive material production, with a climate-controlled environment. Employees are exposed to manufacturing operations like noise, fumes, vibrations, and dust. The position involves standing for long shifts, walking, climbing, and operating a forklift. Safety PPE, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, and earbuds, is provided.

     

    ***Starting $25/hr all shifts available until filled + $2/hr Shift Diff in Evansville, IN!!!***

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Evansville,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    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.