Manufacturing Specialist, Weekday Day Shift

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for our Devens, MA location. You will be responsible for the setup, operation, and verification of industrial machine tools in a fast-paced, clean environment.

Machinery includes LPBF additive printers, vacuum furnaces, ultrasonic cleaners, EDM, and CNC mills. You will also handle maintenance, materials handling, ERP documentation, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years heavy manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs and operating forklift.
• Ability to read documents and computer screens clearly.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor industrial equipment by following production work orders and work instructions.
• Prepare work for processing, loads and unloads, and fixtures and baskets.
• Inspect, measure, and document features as indicated.
• Transfer productive material to inter-department operations.
• Communicate process changes to supervisor and follow up on discrepancies.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement teams.
• Perform 6S housekeeping and promote safety practices.
• Provide general maintenance support and assist Production team as needed.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

Reading documents

Physical stamina

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher

Import/Export Compliance knowledge

6S knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

VulcanForms is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for our Devens, MA, location.

About the role

As theManufacturing Specialistat VulcanForms Inc.,Devens, MA, you will be responsible for the setup, operation, and verification of industrial machine tools. VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of complex, high value engineered components in serial production at the world’s most powerful additive foundry.

Types of machinery include LPBF additive printers, vacuum furnaces, ultrasonic cleaning systems, media blast systems, EDM, and CNC mills. Individuals should be self-motivated, accurate, thorough, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Individuals will be working in a state-of-the-art clean, climate-controlled environment. Duties also include general maintenance, cleaning, organization of supplies, inventory control, and ERP system documentation.

VulcanForms is a 24/7/365 operation. This is our weekday day shift which covers Monday-Wednesday, and every other Thursday, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

*Schedule/hours subject to change based on business conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Control and monitor industrial equipment by following production work orders and work instructions.
• Prepare work for processing, loads and unloads, and fixtures and baskets.
• Able to inspect, measure, and document features as indicated.
• Manually transfer productive material to inter-department operations.
• Bring any process changes to the supervisor’s attention.
• Resolve discrepancies between documentation, records, or counts, and follow up with employees, suppliers, or customers as needed.
• Participate in company-sponsored cross-functional continuous improvement teams.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks, including 6S implementation.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assist and support the Production team as required and any other tasks assigned by management.
• Adhere to and enforce the company’s health & safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and enforce the company’s quality policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work history of 3 to 5 years of heavy manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job and able to lift up to 60 lbs
• Able to complete forklift operator training
• Ability to read documents, computer screens, and files

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher
• Some knowledge of Import/Export Compliance, Customs documentation, ITAR, Incoterms (Commercial Invoices, Shipper Export Declaration)
• Knowledge of 6S

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch. The hourly pay range for this position varies by level; final level and compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s experience.

Level 1: $21.90 - $30.12

Level 2: $24.47 - $33.65

Level 3: $30.91-$42.50