Technical Packager (Lab Based Role)

What does a cell phone in your pocket a spaceship and an electric vehicle have in common

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation a global industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a 1st shift (6am - 2pm) Technical Packager opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our KitPackers ResinLab (KPRL) Division located in Germantown WI.

KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace defense technology and automotive industries.â Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day great benefits competitive pay and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization. Come join our growing team!

You will safely operate sets-up and maintainadvanced packaging and blending equipment. This role ensures compliance with production orderscustomer specificationsand quality standards while proactively supporting continuous improvement training and troubleshooting efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates sets up adjusts disassembles and cleans advanced blending and packaging machinery to meet specific product and customer requirements.
• Measures mixes and dispenses adhesive products by hand or using equipment following strict safety quality and procedural guidelines.
• Performs and audits material checks in-process inspections post-packaging evaluations and clean checks to ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Troubleshoots product and equipment issues makes formula or process adjustments and collaborates with Leads on complex equipment or material challenges.
• Develops and updates Work Instructions and Bills of Material trains and mentors other packaging team members on technical procedures and quality expectations.
• Acts as a technical resource for resolving packaging and blending issues demonstrating a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives such as LEAN One-Piece Flow Single Minute Exchange of Die and 5S activities to optimize safety quality and efficiency.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Quality Assurance and Engineering on new product introductions training sessions and first-article builds.

PERKS & BENEFITSâ

As an industry leader we offer a competitive wage bonus plan and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health Prescription Dental Vision Life Disability Flexible Spending 401(k) Employee Assistance Paid Time Off and Holidays Wellness Program Social Events Community Involvement and much more!âClick Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.â

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 years of production experience preferably with adhesive blending and packaging equipment/operations.â
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions
• Knowledge of Basic Math. Ability to work with formulas ratios and fractions is preferredâ
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to operate and provide basic maintenance to machineryâ
• Follows and understands established operating and quality processesâ
• Ability to follow and develop special Bill of Material and Work Instructionsâ
• Able to operate under minimal supervisionâ
• Able to coach and train staff on the technical aspects of the Production Labâ
• Ability to navigate potential technical production issues and follow through with resolutionsâ
• Ability to follow safety standards and protocolsâ
• Collaborates with Leads on troubleshooting complex equipment or material issues as neededâ
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 poundsâ

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