As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Process Development Technician

St. Paul Pilot Facility

First Shift: 5AM - 1:30PM | Monday - Friday

Rate of Pay: $26.50-$28.50/hr based on experience

About H.B. Fuller

H.B. Fuller is a global adhesives company focused on connecting what matters. Through innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability, we deliver solutions that improve products and lives across industries worldwide.

Position Overview

The Process Development Technician supports pilot plant and process development activities by operating chemical process equipment to produce new and semi-commercial products. This role plays a key part in supporting product development, process improvement, and scale-up activities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

The technician operates with a reasonable level of independence and provides backup support to Senior Process Development Technicians as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate chemical process equipment to manufacture batches of new and semi-commercial products

• Pull raw materials, perform quality control (QC) testing, and clean process equipment

• Produce and package semi-commercial quantities of products while maintaining high quality standards

• Generate samples of new products and assist process engineers with developing new commercial processes and improving existing processes

• Operate computerized process control systems; read, follow, and execute process procedures

• Observe, record, and document process data accurately

• Perform standard and advanced QC testing and complete SAP production reporting

• Clean reactors, mixers, and associated equipment following batch production

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; practice 5S principles

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)

• Become certified on two or more product types and associated process equipment

• Provide backup support for the Senior Process Development Technician, including training support and coordination of reactor room activities

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• 1+ year of chemical or industrial manufacturing experience demonstrating mechanical competency and batch processing

• Ability to wear a half-face or full-face respirator

• Strong understanding of chemical process piping/flow systems and process equipment, including pumps, valves, and instrumentation

• High mechanical aptitude

• Ability to safely handle 55-gallon drums and 55-pound bags of material

• Ability to safely operate a stand-up forklift (training provided)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Experience with, or ability to learn, Microsoft Excel and SAP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a pilot plant or chemical manufacturing environment, including operating chemical reactors, compounding, or mixing

• Laboratory technician experience, including following test methods

• Mechanical proficiency with coursework in science or engineering disciplines

• Associate degree or certifications in Laboratory Technology, Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Technology

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.