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Compounding Operator Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry dental insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount United States, Massachusetts, Hopkinton 82 South Street (Show on map) Oct 31, 2026

Position Title:

Compounding Operator

Position Location:

Hopkinton, MA

Position Schedule & Shift:

Monday

•Friday, 1st Shift (6:30pm

•3:00pm)

Compensation:

$24.00

•$29.00/hour (Compensation depends on skills, knowledge, education, and experience) Build Skills. Make an Impact. Advance Your Future.

About the role:

As a Compounding Operator you will operate mixing equipment to produce a variety of elastomer rubber and silicone compounds while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This position involves weighing raw materials, mixing batches according to precise formulas, and forming materials into strips. You will be responsible for identifying materials, completing required documentation, and performing basic equipment checks and preventive maintenance. To be successful, you will need strong attention to detail, the ability to follow established processes, and effective teamwork and communication skills.

A day in the life:

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following safety procedures

Sample raw materials and produce test batches as needed

Identify and use proper lot-controlled materials, understand equipment operation and process

Operate department database tolls for lot-specific formulas and batch identification

Weigh raw rubber, silicone, and various chemical following the recipes

Mix elastomers using a mill, internal mixer, dough mixer, or planetary mixer following the recipes

Form elastomers into sheets and strips as needed

Provide elastomer samples and paperwork to M&P Lab

Maintain all necessary documentation, such as inspection checks on produced batches or equipment, labor cards, and change notices

Check equipment using prescribed preventative maintenance procedures

Maintain inventory in multiple locations with proper identification What you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to follow all safety procedures
• Capability of working from routings and operator instruction sheets
• Comfort performing repetitive tasks
• Good manual dexterity and ability to lift or move up to 50lbs
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately
• Maintain and organized and clean work environment
• Willingness to take initiative
• Must be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident Benefits of joining our team:
• Health Insurance

•multiple plan options

Dental Insurance

HSA & FSA

options

Vision Care

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance

Parental and Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Multiple shifts and flexible schedules

Employee Referral Program

Employee discount & recognition programs

Credit Union access

Opportunity to purchase company stock & receive free shares

Benefits effective date of hire

About Hutchinson Aerospace:

Hutchinson Aerospace is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered solutions for the control of shock and vibration. As a unit of Hutchinson Worldwide, a market leader in the industrial rubber sector and we are part of TotalEnergies, one of the world's top energy companies with operations in more than 130 countries. Our long-standing commitment to innovation, engineering excellence, and global collaboration enables us to deliver advanced solutions and serve a broad range of industries.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our diverse and dynamic environment, where personal and professional growth are strongly supported. Our success is driven by employees who pair strong technical expertise with business development skills to create an exciting and rewarding future. At Hutchinson, we seek great people, inspired to innovate, who are engaged, enabled, and energized to make an impact. We offer excellent career opportunities and clear paths for advancement, encouraging team members to shape meaningful and fulfilling careers.

Learn more about us here:

www.hutchinsonai.com www.hutchinsonworldwide.com www.totalenergies.com

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