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Essential Industries is a family-owned business that traces its history back to 1898. We are dedicated to solving our customers’ problems. We do this by innovating, innovating, innovating and creating many products that have never existed before. We manufacture and market world-class, chemicals for our customers.

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Offices in Merton, Wisconsin and Fernley, Nevada.

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Printer/Labeler

  • Review and interpret daily job tickets / work orders from sales, production, or customer service, including product details, batch numbers, hazard classifications, customer-specific requirements, and requested label sizes/formats.
  • Prepare print files and set up the Konica Minolta digital printer (or similar production printer) for each job, selecting appropriate media (label stock), adjusting color profiles, print quality settings, and layout to match specifications.
  • Print labels in required quantities for various packaging formats (e.g., small bottles, 1-gallon jugs, 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, intermediate bulk containers), ensuring correct size, orientation, and placement of elements.
  • Perform quality checks on printed labels for print clarity, color accuracy, text legibility, alignment, and adhesion suitability; rework or reprint as needed to maintain zero-defect standards.
  • Load, unload, and manage label stock inventory (various sizes, materials such as paper, vinyl, polyester, or chemical-resistant synthetics); monitor supplies and report low stock.
  • Perform routine printer maintenance: clean print heads, replace toner/ink cartridges, clear jams, run calibration tests, and perform basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
  • Accurately record production data, including quantities printed, materials used, job completion times, and any issues encountered.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company safety policies and chemical handling guidelines.
  • Assist with other light production/packaging tasks during slower print periods (e.g., applying pre-printed labels, packaging support) as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with production team, supervisors, and occasionally customers regarding label specifications or urgent reprint requests.

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Pipefitter

Experienced Journeyman Pipefitter to join our non-union maintenance team. Applicants must have extensive experience in industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, power generation, chemical processing, food & beverage production, or heavy mechanical installations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing piping systems, agitators, pumps, instrumentation in commercial and industrial environments. This role requires the ability to work independently, follow project specifications, and maintain high safety and quality standards.
  • Journeyman-level pipefitting experience (6+ years of hands-on field experience and completed apprenticeship)
  • Ability to maintain and operate skidsteer, forklift, scissors lifts and boom lifts
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong knowledge of piping systems, tools, and installation methods

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Electrician

  • Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production tools and machines
  • Assist in the diagnoses of problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments on all systems, equipment, tools or machines for full operational status according to the manufacturer’s specified instructions
  • Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
  • Maintain compressed air systems including, running pipe and creating material feed headers
  • Operating and maintaining high pressure steam boiler systems

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Polymer Chemist

We are seeking a motivated Polymer Chemist to join our R&D and technical team. This is an excellent role for a recent graduate or early-career chemist looking to gain hands-on experience in polymer formulation, synthesis, and scale-up in a growing manufacturing environment.
  • Synthesize, formulate, and characterize water-based polyurethane and acrylic polymers.
  • Conduct laboratory experiments, including polymerization, blending, and performance testing.
  • Perform analytical testing (viscosity, pH, solids content, particle size, FTIR, etc.).
  • Support scale-up from lab to production and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and sales teams to meet customer requirements.
  • Stay current with industry trends in polymer chemistry and sustainable materials.
  • Maintain detailed lab records and contribute to technical reports.

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