Advanced Technician, Compounding Process Technology
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $50k (468 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Set up, run and troubleshoot compounding extruders, perform product turn-arounds and keep run records on day shift.
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Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on ownership of extruder setup and turn-arounds, from barrel and screw cleaning to pelletizing and bagging.
Might not be for you. Production-floor role with forklift driving and cleaning duties, not R&D.
Adjacent materials roleSets up extruder, monitors and troubleshoots the extrusion process, cleans extruder barrel, screws, pelletizer; compounding process technology
H-1B filings
Celanese filed 7 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Advanced Engineer, Chemical Process Technology, Process Engineer, Senior Specialist, Compounding Process Technology. Median filed pay: $116K a year.
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- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
Overview Celanese is currently seeking an Advanced Technician, Compounding Process Technology to join our team at the Florence site. This opportunity is Monday through Friday on the day shift. Responsibilities Sets up extruder to run a product in accordance with standard operating conditions with minimal downtime and loss of product. Monitors and troubleshoots during the extrusion process. If safety or quality issues develop, stops process and actively participates in problem-solving with supervisor, maintenance, safety and other operators. Safely drives sit down and stand up forklift truck. Actively participates in cleaning work area.
Completes product turn-arounds, which includes cleaning the extruder barrel and screws, the feeder, the pelletizer, the classifier, the reclaimer system, the automatic bagger, and feed and product totes to prevent product contamination. Maintains proper records, which includes run changeover packet, all instructions, notes, and pictures of the run. We use SAP and CHIP to document orders or NPD requests. Reviews and understands the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures.
Assumes personal responsibility for complying with all safety/health related policies and procedures, participates in company sponsored safety programs and activities, and reports to management those conditions or actions by employees or others that might create a hazard to themselves or others in the plant. Qualifications High school education or GED 5 years of manufacturing experience may be considered as meeting education requirement Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Extrusion experience preferred Valid drivers license required Previous fork-lift experience preferred
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