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Chemical Reactor Operator (2nd shift)

Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site

Mid level

About Us Based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are know…

Skills: Chemical Processing, Equipment Operation, Temperature Control, Pressure Monitoring, Vacuum Level Maintenance

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Cost Accountant

Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site

$63k–$78k/yr

Mid level

Franklin International, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, and sealants is currently seeking a Cost Accountant. This position is responsible for cost accounting tasks related to maintaining the accuracy and i…

Skills: Cost Accounting, Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, Financial Analysis, Month-end Close

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Instrumentation Calibration Technician (2nd shift)

Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site

$29/hr–$38/hr

Mid level

Franklin International, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, and sealants is currently seeking an Instrumentation Calibration Technician. This is an on-site position located at 2020 Bruck Street, Columbus, Ohio…

Skills: Instrumentation Calibration, Equipment Troubleshooting, PSM Standards, Calibration Scheduling, Technical Documentation

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Plant Coordinator (3rd shift)

Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site

$68k–$80k/yr

Senior

Franklin International, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, and sealants is currently seeking a Plant Coordinator (or Shift Supervisor) for our Polymer Plant. This position reports to the Plant Production Mana…

Skills: Production Planning, Resource Allocation, Staff Training, Performance Evaluation, Personnel Management

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Quality Control Lab Tech (2nd shift)

Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site

$24/hr–$28/hr

Entry level

Franklin International, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, and sealants is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring product quality by perform…

Skills: Quality Control, Laboratory Testing, Equipment Calibration, Data Recording, Mathematical Calculations

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Chemical Reactor Operator (2nd shift)

Franklin International

Columbus, Ohio, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • high school
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, On-site Fitness Center, Nurse Health Coach
  • Posted 7d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and systems to process chemical substances into industrial products by managing materials and monitoring reactions. Maintain system parameters such as temperature and pressure while recording production logs and drawing samples for analysis.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years old. Chemical processing experience is strongly preferred, and candidates must pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.

Full job description

About Us

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as Franklin International to reflect our global distribution across 60 countries on six continents around the globe. Our Construction Building Products division provides the Titebond brand of glues, adhesives and sealants for use in woodworking and all facets of residential and commercial construction. Franklin International employs over 400 people in its laboratory, R&D center, sales/marketing offices and manufacturing facility, all located at its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We are an American family-owned, U.S.-based company and our products sold in the U.S. are made in America.

 

Franklin International is proud of our family-friendly atmosphere. We are small enough that people know your name, but big enough to have the resources available to do amazing things within our industry. Our award-winning benefits program includes a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision insurance to more unique options like a free on-site fitness center, nurse health coach, 529 Plan matching, and adoption support. Our average employee tenure is over twelve years; learn more at www.FranklinInternational.com.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted Adhesion Company in the world.


We have an opening for a Reactor Operator 


Responsibilities: 

  • Tends to equipment or systems that process chemical substances into industrial products
  • Dumps specified amounts of solid materials into heating vessels or blending tanks
  • Turns valves to feed liquid and gaseous materials through equipment units
  • Maintains system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels
  • Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, signals, and recorders; and receives notification from control laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments.
  • Draws samples of products for laboratory analysis
  • Maintains log of gauge readings and shift production

 

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
  • Chemical processing experience is strongly preferred
  • Must be able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Union membership required after 30 days of employment

 

Shift 

2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) 

Occasional overtime may be required.

Pay 
$26.77 per hour until certified, then $31.32 per hour

Shift differential of $1.75 per hour is paid for 3rd shift in addition to wage rate above 

Enjoy Great Benefits Including 

  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-site fitness center staffed by trainers
  • Company paid short term disability
  • 401(k) with matching
  • 529 savings matching
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Related keywords

Chemical ReactorAdhesivesSealantsIndustrial ProductsBlending TanksChemical ReactionsPPEManufacturingProductionUnion Membership

About Franklin International

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Our Vision is to be the most trusted adhesion company in the world.

Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1935
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
3,700

Based in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A., Franklin International was established in 1935 and today is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives, sealants and polymers for commercial and industrial applications. Franklin integrates its core competency – emulsion polymerization – into a broad product offering, including glues, adhesives, hot melts, binders, sizing compounds and more. These products are distributed across six continents for use in construction, furniture manufacturing, millwork, paper converting, pressure-sensitive products and fiberglass reinforcement.

Offices: 2020 Bruck Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207, US · 2020 Bruck Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207, US · 2020 Bruck St, Columbus, Ohio 43207, US

AdhesivespolymersemulsionsPVAwood adhesivespressure sensitive adhesivesTitebond wood gluesconstruction adhesivesspecialty polymersDesign
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About Franklin International

LinkedInVisit site

Our Vision is to be the most trusted adhesion company in the world.

Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1935
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
3,700

Based in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A., Franklin International was established in 1935 and today is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives, sealants and polymers for commercial and industrial applications. Franklin integrates its core competency – emulsion polymerization – into a broad product offering, including glues, adhesives, hot melts, binders, sizing compounds and more. These products are distributed across six continents for use in construction, furniture manufacturing, millwork, paper converting, pressure-sensitive products and fiberglass reinforcement.

Offices: 2020 Bruck Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207, US · 2020 Bruck Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207, US · 2020 Bruck St, Columbus, Ohio 43207, US

AdhesivespolymersemulsionsPVAwood adhesivespressure sensitive adhesivesTitebond wood gluesconstruction adhesivesspecialty polymersDesign
View all jobs at Franklin International

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