Adhesive Mixing Technician

Now hiring Adhesive Mixing Technician Location: Crystal Lake, IL Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Put in the Work, Reap the Rewards: Adhesive Mixing Technicians Wanted. Ready for a Adhesive Mixing Technician job where you're seen, supported, and appreciated? We're hiring people who make a real impact behind the scenes - because nothing runs without a strong team. A growing specialty manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-driven Adhesive Mixing Technician to support coating and lamination operations on first shift. This temp-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a mechanically inclined technician who thrives in hands-on production environments, follows formulas with precision, and understands the importance of accuracy, safety, and consistency in adhesive and coating processes. Why This Opportunity Stands Out This role offers steady first-shift hours, weekly pay, and the opportunity to grow into a long-term position within a specialized manufacturing environment. Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability coverage, employee discounts, and additional benefits designed to support both financial security and career growth. Responsibilities:Organize and maintain inventory of raw materials and finished coating productsAssist with material requests to ensure uninterrupted productionFollow written formulas and work instructions with strict accuracyComplete batch records documenting all mixing activityLift, weigh, and measure powders and liquids to produce solvent-based adhesives and coatingsMaintain the cleanliness of mixers, pumps, dispensers, scales, lines, and mixing areasSupport coater operation and equipment cleaning as neededMonitor equipment controls, safety guards, and stops; report issues immediatelyNotify engineering or supervision of any process or equipment concernsUtilize the MRP system to access instructions and record production data, scrap, and run timeComplete additional duties as assigned You take initiative. You drive results. Here's what we're looking for.Minimum age of 18 and ability to pass pre-employment reading and ruler assessmentsMechanical aptitude and at least 6 months of experience with lamination, coating, press, or similar machineryPrior experience mixing adhesives, inks, or coatings requiredAbility to accurately measure to 1/16 of an inch using a ruler or tape measureStrong math skills involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimalsPhysically capable of lifting up to 65 poundsAbility to stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, kneel, and lift throughout the entire shiftAbility to tolerate chemicals and occasional strong odors Why This Opportunity? Because your career should move forward, not stand still. Our partner company can provide you with the vital benefits that you deserve. A list of benefits will be provided to you upon hire. Forklift Job. Solid Support. No Guesswork. Staffmark was great, and the people at the client location were so helpful." - Operations Specialist, Staffmark Join a Team That Works for You At Staffmark, we're more than just a staffing company-we're your career partner. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, an HR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we've got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go. With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we've got your back. Whether you're looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen. Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting-because your success is our success.