Chemical Packaging Technician

Job Description:
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. 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 maintain advanced packaging and blending equipment. This role ensures compliance with production orders, customer specifications, and 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 & BENEFITS
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! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 1+ years of production experience, preferably with adhesive blending and packaging equipment/operations.
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 preferred
Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to operate and provide basic maintenance to machinery
Follows and understands established operating and quality processes
Ability to follow and develop special Bill of Material and Work Instructions
Able to operate under minimal supervision
Able to coach and train staff on the technical aspects of the Production Lab
Ability to navigate potential technical production issues and follow through with resolutions
Ability to follow safety standards and protocols
Collaborates with Leads on troubleshooting complex equipment or material issues as needed
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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