Manufacturing Specialist, Weekend Night Shift

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Time off package

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Devens, MA, seeks a Manufacturing Specialist for the Weekend Night Shift. Responsibilities include setting up AM print jobs, handling metal powders, and compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have 2+ years in manufacturing and experience with high-tech production machinery. This full-time role offers various benefits, including medical coverage starting on the first day and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Well organized and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up AM print jobs, ensure machine settings are correct.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on machines.
• Safely handle metal powder and manage material lifecycle.
• Contribute to developing Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Operating high-tech production machinery

Using precision measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

VulcanForms Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Specialist – Weekend Night Shift for our Devens, MA location. You will work with industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines in a serial production environment.

Job Purpose

As a Manufacturing Specialist – Weekend Night Shift at VulcanForms, Devens, MA, you will have the opportunity to work with industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines. VulcanForms Inc. manufactures complex, high value engineered components in serial production at the world\'s most powerful additive foundry.

Work Schedule

The Weekend Night Shift runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 6:00 pm through 6:30 am. Training starts on the 1st Shift, Monday through Friday.

Key Accountabilities

• Setting up AM print jobs, verifying machine settings against production specifications, overseeing the print process and quality as the machine operates, creating post-build reports, and delivering timelines.
• Perform routine maintenance on the machines, cleaning build volumes and optical components.
• Responsible for safely handling the metal powder before and after the build; this includes sieving, loading, part de-powdering, measuring, and safe storage.
• Manage the life cycle of the metal powder material, maintain part-powder traceability, and coordinate powder suppliers and powder recycling services.
• Strict compliance with the safety protocol and proper use of personal protective equipment when working with metal powder and high-power laser systems.
• Contribute to developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safely and effectively using the equipment.
• Use the equipment as needed in the in-house machine shop, including manual and CNC machines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, operating and working with high-tech production machinery, i.e., CNC machines, additive manufacturing, robotic welding, or similar
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages, precision scales, etc.)
• Attention to detail and well organized

Preferred

• Experience with one or more technologies: laser welding, directed energy deposition (DED), powder bed fusion (PBF).
• Hands-on experience with a variety of machining tools.
• Capable of diagnosing and fixing malfunctioning equipment problems as they occur.
• Experience with metal powders.
• Experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment
• Time off package, including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid federal holidays
• 401(k) with company match and stock options

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing