Polymer Blending and Extrusion Technician

Your day at a glance

Picture clocking in to a continuously running operation where precision matters. After donning PPE and reviewing your production orders, you’ll confirm the correct materials are staged, weigh ingredients to recipe spec, and ready the blending and extrusion lines for a smooth start-up. Throughout the shift, you’ll watch the process closely, make adjustments, and keep the line moving while documenting everything you do.

About the work

Mural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and polymer manufacturer with facilities across Michigan, Massachusetts, and Ohio. This team produces polymer colorants and specialty additive materials used in automotive, packaging, appliance, and consumer product manufacturing. The role below is based in Holden, Massachusetts (Worcester County area).

What you’ll handle

• Set up and operate blending and extrusion machinery in accordance with operating and safety procedures
• Weigh raw materials to match the recipe; verify the right components are at your workstation
• Monitor running equipment, troubleshoot routine processing issues, and escalate when needed
• Inspect finished output against quality standards; pull and submit lab samples when required
• Complete required system transactions, production logs, and related documentation
• Clean machines and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the shift
• Follow all safety, ISO, and EHS requirements; wear PPE at all times

What you bring

• 1+ year of experience in blending, mixing, extrusion, or plastics/chemical manufacturing
• Hands-on ability to set up and run production machinery with basic troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer literacy for documentation; Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
• Comfort working in a chemical and dusty industrial environment; able to lift 55 lbs regularly
• Available for 2nd shift; reliable transportation to Holden, MA (7 miles northwest of Worcester)
• High school diploma or GED

Pay and schedule

Competitive hourly rate. 2nd and 3rd shift. Holden, Massachusetts — Worcester County area.