Manufacturing Associate (Mixing Operator) - ALL SHIFTS - 21.00 per hour

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionManufacturing Associate (Mixing Operator) - 12Hour Rotating (223) Schedule
Location: Durham, NC
Pay: $21.00/hour
Shifts: Days - 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Nights - 7:00 PM to 7:30 AMAre you ready to move beyond basic production work and into a highly technical, handson manufacturing role where your judgment, precision, and attention to detail make a real impact?We're seeking detaildriven, selfmotivated Mixing Manufacturing Associates who enjoy working independently, making realtime process adjustments, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to produce highquality products. This is not a buttonpushing role - it's a position for someone who takes ownership of their process and takes pride in doing things right.This role is an advanced position requiring independent process adjustments, technical decisionmaking, and accountability for product quality.Responsibilities for the Mixing Manufacturing Associate:

• Assemble materials and operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently
• Measure, weigh, assemble, apply chemicals, and transport raw materials
• Work with both solid and liquid raw materials in batch mixing operations
• Adjust batch processing using analytical testing, engineering charts, and historical process data
• Operate and interpret results from moisture balance and plasticity testing equipment
• Read, follow, and execute Standard Operating Sheets (SOS); troubleshoot and correct process deviations
• Verify that solutions, raw materials, and finished products meet specifications prior to use or release
• Handle raw materials and finished products with care to prevent damage
• Load raw materials into mixers and transfer kneaded mixes into preextruders
• Operate extruders to form honeycomb catalyst structures
• Place formed catalysts on trays, wrap, and load onto carts for oven processing
• Load and unload ovens; monitor and adjust temperature and humidity as required
• Prepare dried catalysts for chemical activation
• Prepare chemical mixes for activation processes
• Cut catalysts to exact specifications
• Build catalyst arrays by cementing components to specification and installing into modules
• Work independently while collaborating closely with engineers and technicians
• Communicate issues with product quality, processes, or data to supervisors and managers in a timely manner
• Open to being trained to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely and in accordance with training and site procedures
• Maintain a strong safetyfirst mindset in a technical manufacturing environment
• Be able to stand for a full 12hour shift

Requirements for the Mixing Manufacturing Associate

• Reliable transportation and strong attendance habits
• Clean drug screen and background check (unfortunately no felony convictions)
• Previous experience operating mixing machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail with a safetyconscious mindset
• Selfmotivated, accountable, and comfortable working independently
• Basic math and written communication skills
• Ability to read instructions and accurately record data
• Proven knowledge of general plant safety practices
• Teamoriented with the ability to work independently when required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Why You'll Want This Role

• Competitive pay
• Stable, fulltime employment with a consistent schedule
• Technically challenging work that stays engaging
• Handson responsibility and true ownership of your process
• Extended time off with a 223 rotating schedule
• Longterm growth potential in an advanced manufacturing environment

If you're looking for a role where your skills, judgment, and attention to detail truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where quality, safety, and accountability are valued every day. Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career.