Job Information
Aerotek Compounding Process Technician in Pawcatuck, Connecticut
Job Title: Compounding Process Technician
Job Description
Aerotek's client is seeking a Compounding Process Operator. In this role you will be responsible for operating equipment according to specified processing parameters, collecting and analyzing data to resolve production and technical issues, and ensuring all process changes are controlled and documented in accordance with business procedures. You will also communicate and record changes to procedures/run conditions, support production and engineering priorities, coach and train operator staff, and participate in various safety and continuous improvement events.
Responsibilities
Operate equipment to specified processing parameters
Collect and analyze data to provide solutions to production and technical problems
Ensure all process changes are controlled and documented according to business procedures
Communicate and record changes to procedures/run conditions
Support production and engineering priorities
Coach and train operator staff when needed
Participate in safety improvement events, risk assessments, SOPs, and other continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting
Extrusion machine operation
Compounding
Extrusion process
Laboratory experience
Manufacturing process experience
1-2 years of compounding experience or 3-4 years of good extrusion experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Production management
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to prioritize issues, analyze situations, and implement effective corrective actions
Excellent communication and oral skills
Strong presentation and written skills
Team player
Basic math skills
Some technology experience
Beginner's Excel experience
Why Work Here?
Our company has a family feel with an open-door policy with supervisors and offers flexible time off. We collect employee feedback once a year to improve our culture, which is very important to us. Upon becoming a permanent employee, you will receive health and dental benefits, a 4% match to 401K from day one, company-paid lunches and events, and holiday luncheons with families.
Work Environment
This position includes a six-month evaluation period with a pay raise after successful completion.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pawcatuck, Connecticut.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Pawcatuck,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.