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Reaction Operator Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Quality Inspector III

Agawam, MA · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and identify and address ... Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues ...

Warehouse Driver Associate

Agawam, MA · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Determine delivery vehicle is in an operative condition daily by completing daily inspection/log ... Reaction Time: The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger or foot) to a signal (sound ...

Warehouse Driver Associate

Hartford, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Determine delivery vehicle is in an operative condition daily by completing daily inspection/log ... Reaction Time: The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger or foot) to a signal (sound ...

Warehouse Driver Associate

Hartford, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Determine delivery vehicle is in an operative condition daily by completing daily inspection/log ... Reaction Time: The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger or foot) to a signal (sound ...

Warehouse Driver Associate

Agawam, MA · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Determine delivery vehicle is in an operative condition daily by completing daily inspection/log ... Reaction Time: The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger or foot) to a signal (sound ...

Pharmacy Technician

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Easthampton, MA

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Granby, CT · On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

West Hartford, CT · On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Sturbridge, MA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Coventry, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Longmeadow, MA

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

Chicopee, MA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

Pharmacy Technician

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

... Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts ... Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public ...

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How much do reaction operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for reaction operator in Springfield, MA is $21.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.22 and $22.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Reaction Operator vs Chemical Plant Operator?

AspectReaction OperatorChemical Plant Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, sometimes certificationsHigh school diploma, safety training, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentProcessing units, chemical reactors, controlled environmentsProcessing plants, chemical manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageSpecific to chemical reactions and processesBroader chemical manufacturing and processing
Job FocusMonitoring and controlling chemical reactionsOverseeing entire production processes

Reaction Operators focus on managing chemical reactions within reactors, ensuring safety and efficiency. Chemical Plant Operators oversee overall plant operations, including multiple processes. While both roles require safety training and similar certifications, Reaction Operators specialize in reaction control, whereas Chemical Plant Operators handle broader plant functions.

What education is needed to be a reaction operator?

Reaction operators typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require post-secondary education or technical training in chemistry, process technology, or related fields. Relevant skills include understanding chemical processes and operating control systems, and certifications such as OSHA safety training can be beneficial.

Quality Inspector III

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions

Springfield, MA • On-site

$26 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Cadrex rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description:

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Inspector III to directly support site manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plate, and height gage
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements
  • Inspect and or test in-process product as well as finished product
  • Document inspection results by completing required reports/logs
  • Identify and quarantine all non-conforming product
  • Generate and summarize non-conforming reports for discrepant products
  • Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and identify and address issues with equipment that may need repair?
  • Inspect and approve incoming materials where and when needed by confirming they meet specifications
  • Attend department meetings as required
  • Inspect and release products for shipping by ensuring proper documentation or certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements. (Visual & Dimensional verification may be required)
  • Learn and assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and 1st article parts
  • Create internal Control Plans in accordance with customer and Advanced Laser requirements
  • Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment
  • Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation and development of manufacturing related documentation and providing proper measuring techniques
  • Assist with calibration procedures and provide calibration of measuring equipment as outlined by Advanced Laser procedures and ISO Standard
  • Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues, and internal process failures
  • Ability to successfully work on a team to resolve issues with manufacturing personnel
  • Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment efficiently
  • Participate in internal process audits including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
  • Complete PPAP and 1st article documentation development and processing
  • Lead and train Level I and II inspectors as needed to increase performance
  • Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvements
Requirements:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations
  • 5 or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection preferred
  • Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
  • Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail software and the use of the internet

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma
  • Associate degree in related field preferred

LOCATION

  • Onsite

SCHEDULE

  • M-F

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holiday pay
  • Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
  • 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
  • Education support program
  • Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Bonus plan for all full-time employees

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

  • Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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