Coating Compounder

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Coating Compounder is to be responsible for keeping latex mixed and ready for use. Confer with supervisor for proper mix to make.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive chemicals, etc. as they are delivered. Ready tanks for filling and sign receiving forms. Unload filler truck.
• Should know how to set scales for different ingredients.
• Measure viscosity at the final of each mix. Add thickener to obtain the correct reading.
• Transfer latex mixing tank to storage and on to coater.
• Confer with supervisor about schedules, improper mixtures, ingredients, etc. Advise need for chemicals.
• Keep all areas clean.
• Assist in cleaning of tanks when necessary.
• Know the principles of the mixing panel and how to operate to give proper mixture.
• Gauge each storage tank when necessary for inventory.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Lifting is required of buckets weighing approximately 40 lbs twice per shift.
• Standing is required 1/3 of shift.
• Reaching is required for wrenches, valves, blender, controls, etc. approximately 60 times per shift.
• Stooping is required approximately 15 times per shift for intervals of 1 minute.
• Bending is required to turn valves, check tanks and pumps approximately 15 times per shift.
• Must be able to use hand trucks approximately 5 times per shift.
• Must be able to use wrenches approximately 25 times per shift.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck and complete necessary lift truck training.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Safety equipment must be worn as required and requirements must be followed for all areas.
• Report to management any quality, safety, or potential problems encountered while performing the job.
• Responsible for quality and safety of his/her own output.