Compounding Support

Compounding Support

Reporting to:
Group Leader.

• Perform weigh‑ups to keep all Twins/Batch Mixer/CCS/LMX supplied with all needed materials and set up the next shift with proper materials.
• Instruct and assist production personnel on proper procedures and quality standards to produce parts efficiently, ensuring 100% on‑time delivery of finished product, samples, prototypes, engineering changes and kick‑offs.
• Maintain machines and equipment in the best condition, including cleaning and AM‑TPM for general upkeep and interfacing with proper personnel to resolve issues quickly.
• Cross train on all machines in Twin, Batch Mixing/CCS/LMX groups.
• Follow Twin Screw, Batch Mixer and CCS/LMX standard operating procedures.
• Perform safety checklists as required (Mixer, Twin, CCS, LMX equipment, hilo, hoist, crane, etc.).
• Be flexible to cover other shifts as needed.
• Participate in meetings, continuous improvement and team activities.
• Associate is included in Twin Support job classification for overtime and vacation by L&L seniority.
• Perform other specific projects as assigned by Group Leader.
• Discontinue any operation or activity which is unsafe; request and/or work with the appropriate personnel to resolve the issue immediately.
• Work with Quality to revise/update paperwork for manufacture.
• Assign production techs to work areas as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing setup and shutdown experience – 1‑2 years.
• Computer skills: ERP Oracle, Excel, Word.
• Good communication and precision skills.
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot processes quickly and call for assistance as needed.
• Hilo License.
• Experience with die handling, pressure equipment, fiberglass PPE, carbon‑fiber precautions, isocyanate handling, safety systems, hot surfaces.

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Expertise

• Frequent lifting or lowering an object from one level to another up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent transporting/carrying an object by hands up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent reaching at or below shoulder and forward.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and crouching.
• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent contact with fiberglass and carbon fiber during setup, PPE required.
• Frequent cleanup of isocyanates and polyols using PPE.
• Frequent handling/proximity to dies >500 lbs. heated to >300 °F using PPE and hoists.
• Safe use of various saws/cutting devices for test sample preparation.
• Continuously wear required respirator (e.g., N95, PAPR, Half‑Face) when performing specific tasks.

• Inside Work – continuous
• Outside Work – occasional
• Hot/Cold – occasional
• Humid/Dry – occasional
• Dust/Vapor Fumes – frequent
• Hazardous Machines – frequent
• Moving Objects – frequent
• Loud Noise – frequent

Never = Not Required/Never (0%)

Rare = Seldom/Rare (Not daily – 1‑10%)

Occasional = Minor/Occasional (Less than 3 hours – 11‑33%)

Frequent = Required/Frequent (For 3‑5 hours – 34‑64%)

Continuous = Major/Continuous (More than 5 hours – 64‑100%)