Chemical Compounder – Adhesives Production

About Meridian Adhesives Group

We are a full‑service, global adhesives provider serving electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Since 2018, strategic acquisitions have accelerated our growth and expanded our blue‑chip OEM and industrial customer base worldwide.

Role snapshot

• Location: Billerica, MA
• Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:30 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
• Compensation: $22.00–$26.00/hour depending on skills, experience, time in role, business line, and location
• Incentive: 2025 plan focused on safety, quality, and financials; up to $1,520/year for eligible employees, paid quarterly

Your impact

• Blend adhesive batches by strictly following work instructions to meet product specifications.
• Stage, weigh, and charge raw materials into mixing equipment.
• Operate high‑speed dispersers; monitor and control process instruments.
• Partner with Quality Control to adjust materials or process settings until approval is achieved.
• Execute the production schedule and communicate opportunities or issues to the Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping and promptly report spills or hazards.
• Adhere to all PPE and safety standards.
• Perform additional related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic math for measurements, scaling, and conversions.
• Experience with high‑speed dispersers and material‑handling equipment.
• Ability to read and use digital scales and related instrumentation.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical demands

• Extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Lift and move 50–60 pounds.

Career progression

• Batch Maker I: Independently blends simple batches.
• Batch Maker II: 3+ years’ experience; operates vacuum mixers.
• Batch Maker III: 5+ years’ experience; operates vacuum mixers and three‑roll mills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA & FSA options
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Generous PTO with increases over time
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company‑paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program

Culture and values

We’re committed to Safety & Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork. Expect a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, supports professional growth, and encourages bold ideas.

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Preferred proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Compounder background
• Mixing and blending
• Blow molding experience