Night-Shift Polymer Manufacturing Operator

Vulcan Industrial; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Vulcan Industrial is seeking a Polymer Manufacturing Operator to run fabric converting and preform winding equipment and compression molding presses. You will produce high-strength rubber-fabric products and maintain defect-free production through attentive operation and basic maintenance.

The role requires reading work instructions, operating multiple machines, and performing in-process quality checks. Overtime and rotating shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with fabric/textile handling equipment or rubber presses is a plus.
• Able to lift 35+ lbs repeatedly and stand/move throughout shift.
• Willing to work overtime or rotating shifts when needed.
• Able to read, write, and understand basic English.
• Crane/forklift certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions and work orders to ensure accurate production.
• Set up and operate fabric cutting, seaming, winding, molding, and trimming equipment.
• Continuously observe machine behavior; report changes in noise, temperature, or quality.
• Perform in-process quality control using measurement tools and visual inspection.
• Maintain production logs of output, downtime, and material usage.
• Suggest process improvements for higher quality and efficiency.
• Perform routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Follow all plant safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Quality control

Safety compliance

Fabric handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fabric cutting machinery

Compression molding presses

Calipers

Pi tape

Job description

Vulcan Industrial is seeking a Polymer Manufacturing Operator to run fabric converting and preform winding equipment and compression molding presses. You will produce high-strength rubber-fabric products and maintain defect-free production through attentive operation and basic maintenance.

The role requires reading work instructions, operating multiple machines, and performing in-process quality checks. Overtime and rotating shifts may be required.