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Plant Chemist

Press-Seal Corporation · Fort Wayne, INtoday

BS-level Formulation / Compounding roles on Crosslinked list a median of $95k (41 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Formulate and develop rubber compounds for gaskets and support mixing, extrusion, calendaring and curing operations.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Full-cycle compound ownership: formulation, lab characterization, and mixing and extrusion trials on the plant floor

Might not be for you. Plant-focused role with cost-reduction and daily operations support, not open-ended research

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist BS acceptable

Core polymer roleDesign and develop rubber compounds for gaskets; EPDM, chloroprene, nitrile formulation; Mooney viscometer, rheometer, cure press; mixing, calendaring, extrusion

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Construction
Role
Formulation / Compounding
Materials
EPDM18 rolesIsopreneChloroprene (neoprene)Nitrile3 roles
Techniques
Mooney viscometryrheometry42 rolestensile testing96 rolescure pressdensity measurement6 roles

Role details

Plant Chemist

This position is Fort Wayne, IN and will be a full-time on-site position

Position

The Plant Chemist is a full-time on-site position in Fort Wayne, IN.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and develop rubber compounds for use in engineered rubber gasket products utilizing modern injection and compression molding presses.
  • Provide technical solutions to customer needs through material development.
  • Support process and product teams in mixing, calendaring, extrusion, and curing for industrial products.
  • Develop compound formulas and manage the systems which interfaces with quality, engineering, and production to ensure materials’ performance meets internal and external customers’ requirements.
  • Lead R&D efforts for new and improved rubber compounds for products and processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects focused on productivity and cost reduction.
  • Interface with supply chain to evaluate new and alternative materials.
  • Interface with Rubber Mixing team in material and compound evaluation as it pertains to daily operations and efficiency projects.
  • Interface with product engineering in rubber extrusion and calendaring trails for product development and improvements.
  • Support quality assurance in analyzing product returns for rubber compatibility issues.
  • Manage raw material specification database for internal and external customers.
  • Manager and operate analytical lab equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Rubber formulation experience with EPDM, Isoprene, Chloroprene (neoprene) Nitrile.
  • Experience with analytical and statistical DOE methods for rubber compound development.
  • Analytical experience with Mooney Viscometer, Rheometer, Tensiometers, Lab Mixer, Lab Mill, Cure Press, Densometer.
  • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with database systems such as DAISY, SCADA, or PLM.
  • MS Office tools.
  • Experience with LEAN Manufacturing and 6 Sigma tools a plus.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in rubber processing such as mixing, calendaring, and extrusion; will accept non-degreed with experience in compound rubber.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Basic sitting, standing, bending & minor lifting up to 20lbs.

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Common questions

Where is the Plant Chemist role at Press-Seal Corporation based?

This role is based in Fort Wayne, IN.

What degree is required for the Plant Chemist role at Press-Seal Corporation?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Plant Chemist role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Plant Chemist role work with?

EPDM, Isoprene, Chloroprene (neoprene), Nitrile.

What techniques or methods are required for this Plant Chemist role?

Mooney viscometry, rheometry, tensile testing, cure press, density measurement.