

Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Fenner Precision Polymers

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**Fenner Precision Polymer (Fenner PRP) ** is a global manufacturing provider of specialized and material-driven solutions that help our customers succeed. We have over 1,000+ employees in US, UK, China and Italy.

**Our Growth Ambition Articulated In 3Ps**

**People - **Believing people are drivers of energy and progress, the organization is built on a human-centered vision.

**Profit - **Committed to balancing growth, profitability, and responsibility, the organization pursues sustainable development across its businesses.

**Planet - **Aware of climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, the organization works to reduce its environmental footprint.

**Development Chemist**

**Competitive Rate**

**Who We Are… **At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.

What We Offer… At Fenner, You’re More Than Just An Employee, You’re Part Of a Global Team That Values Your Voice, Supports Your Growth, And Celebrates Your Contributions. We Offer

- Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses

- Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

- 401(k) match immediately vested with the company

- 100% Paid Parental Leave

- Michelin Stock Purchase Program

- Michelin Tire Rebate Program

- Career Development in a Global Organization

- Personal Development and Career Progression

- A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment

Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.

**What You’ll Be Doing… **We are seeking a **Chemist **with rubber experience to join our R&D team. In this role, you will develop, formulate, test, and optimize rubber compounds for a variety of applications. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development, improve performance characteristics, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Formulate and develop rubber compounds for new and existing products.

- Conduct laboratory testing, including physical, mechanical, and chemical analysis of rubber materials.

- Support scale‑up, compounding, and manufacturing processes.

- Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress.

- Troubleshoot material and processing issues in collaboration with production teams.

- Evaluate raw materials, additives, and reinforcing fillers to enhance compound performance.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.

- Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal stakeholders.

**Qualifications**

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field.

- Hands‑on experience in rubber compounding, elastomers, or polymer chemistry.

- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

- Experience with common testing techniques (e.g., tensile, rheology, hardness, aging).

- Ability to interpret data and make recommendations based on results.

**Preferred**

- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline.

- Experience with rubber injection molding, extrusion, or mixing processes.

- Familiarity with additive selection, fillers, curing systems, and performance optimization.

- Knowledge of relevant industry standards.

**Growth Opportunities…**

This role offers a clear path for advancement. High-performing individuals will have the opportunity to grow at Fenner Precision Polymers, taking on greater responsibility, strategic influence, and leadership within the R&D team.

**Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?**

Apply today and become part of a team that’s manufacturing more than products—we’re manufacturing a better future.

Development Chemist

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. 

Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories.

We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

DISCLAIMER
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Industry: Wholesale Building Materials
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Cornerstone Building Brands

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at **http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com **.

**Job Description**

**JOB DETAILS**

**Base pay: $24 - $38 per hour, depending on experience**

**1st shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm**

**Employment Benefits start on day 1**

**Weekly Pay**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Respond to service calls from all departments involving breakdowns to diagnose and repair equipment as required. Responsible for prioritizing repairs with input and direction from Plant Management. The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the operation of machinery and production processes within our manufacturing facility, as well as overseeing general facility upkeep. The position has responsibilities within preventative and reactive maintenance, mechanical and electrical repairs, installation and upgrades to equipment, and facility maintenance with a strong focus on safety and operational efficiency.

- Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and repair or replace faulty hydraulic or pneumatic components, mechanical components including but not limited to bearings, couplings, etc., combustion components

- Diagnose and fix electrical issues, including control systems, wiring, and circuit boards

- Ability to test and troubleshoot production equipment’s operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications and functional limitations

- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (P.M.) on plant equipment

- Perform daily inspection of the operation of the molding presses including maintenance of the oil levels, oil leaks, billet heater operation, cutoff saw operation, transfer operation, stretcher operation, etc

- Install and/or modify equipment in cooperation with the Team members to improve the reliability, simplify the operation, improve operational safety, etc

- Complete all paperwork on a timely basis, including daily work sheets assigning work to appropriate jobs or equipment

- Maintain a neat and orderly work area including general housekeeping of the work area upon completion of a repair. Assist with general housekeeping of the Maintenance area

- Read and interpret blueprints/schematic

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in basis hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, cutting with a torch and welding

- Comply & promote all environmental, health & safety programs, laws and regulations

- Performs other duties as assigned or necessary

**Qualifications**

- Two-year degree in a Mechatronics preferred or five (5) years relevant experience required

- PLC troubleshooting

- Electrical troubleshooting required

- Mechanical troubleshooting required

- Able to read hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical prints

- Excellent attention to detail

- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills by detecting potential problems before they happen

- Excellent communication skills and working with teams

- Autonomy, extensive experience working with engineers and machinists and working with little supervision

- Extensive experience in shop math

- Must be extremely strong on safety rules and regulations

- Microsoft Software (Office, Excel)

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception

- Please provide current resume

**Additional Information**

Address: 100 Cellwood Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340

**Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? **

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we **live, work and play **. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

**Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

~~Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.~~

**Note to External Recruiters**

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

**Notice of Recruitment Fraud**

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

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