Chemical Process Equipment Operator

A day in this role

You start your shift by suiting up in full PPE and confirming your respirator fit — clean shaven to ensure a proper seal. You review formula cards and batch tickets, calibrate your scales, and stage raw materials. With mixers, dryers, and coaters humming, you measure and load precise chemical weights, monitor temperatures and processing conditions, and guide each batch through correct heating and cooling cycles. You keep the area spotless, record results, validate batch reports for accuracy, and reference Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) so every step is safe and compliant.

About the company

Join a well-established manufacturing organization serving the oilfield industry. The facility focuses on clean operations, rigorous processes, and quality-first production of specialty chemical products used across the energy sector. Reliability, precision, and adherence to standards define how work gets done.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering stability, growth potential, and consistent weekly hours.

What you’ll handle

• Operate mixers, dryers, coaters, and related processing equipment for oilfield chemical manufacturing.
• Measure, load, and confirm exact chemical weights per batch specifications.
• Track machine temperatures and process parameters to run safely and efficiently.
• Manage proper heating and cooling sequences during and after production.
• Follow formula cards to achieve correct mixture ratios and outcomes.
• Validate the accuracy of completed batch reports and production documentation.
• Read and apply MSDS guidance for all handled materials.
• Wear required PPE, including a respirator (clean-shaven requirement).
• Keep work areas clean and organized; remove debris and perform routine machine cleaning/upkeep.

What makes you a great fit

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with precision.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting MSDS/safety documentation.
• Solid basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, and precise measurement reading.
• Able to calibrate scales and measure materials accurately.
• Can regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Dependable with consistent attendance.
• Clean shaven to properly wear a respirator.

Who thrives here

• Hands-on makers who enjoy industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Detail-focused operators committed to quality control.
• Safety-first teammates who understand chemical handling protocols.
• Self-starters who can work independently — including on a night shift if assigned.
• Those with prior experience in machine operation, chemical mixing, or production (helpful, not required).

Schedule & Pay

1st shift with consistent weekly hours.