Machine Operators-2nd Ops (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical America
Reading, PA

Company:
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description:

About the Role:

Join our growing manufacturing team as a Machine Operator in 2nd Ops-Rotating Shift (1st and 2nd Shift) focused on grinding, annealing, and value-added processing of plastic stock shapes. You'll work with specialized equipment like centerless grinders, annealing ovens, a plate planer, and precision measuring tools to ensure products meet exact specifications.

This hands-on role is perfect for someone with strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and a focus on safety and quality.

What You'll Do:
  • Set up and operate centerless grinders
  • Load/unload materials into air and nitrogen annealing ovens
  • Load auto-feed and hand-feed grinders using in-feed tables
  • Operate plate planer.
  • Measure rods pre- and post-grind to within 0.0005" tolerance
  • Dress grinding and regulating wheels using diamond heads
  • Program and adjust lay-line printing equipment
  • Select correct annealing cycles for different materials and shapes
  • Perform basic machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and other tasks and duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 3-5 years experience in manufacturing or machine operation required.
  • Experience with hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to lift and move materials throughout the shift
  • Forklift experience (stand-up and walk-behind) - OSHA certification a plus
  • Willingness to follow all safety protocols and quality standards
  • Ability to work rotating shifts

Bonus Points If You Have:
  • Experience with centerless grinding
  • Familiarity with plastic or polymer materials
  • Knowledge of barcoding systems or digital reporting tools

Pay Transparency:

The starting salary range for this position is $24.23, plus $0.75 shift differential for 2nd shift hours. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Benefits begin on DAY 1!
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
  • $1,000 Sign On Bonus

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information

As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.
Posted 2026-04-15

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