Precision Polymer Manufacturing Technician (First Shift)

Vulcan Industrial; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Vulcan Industrial in Mansfield, TX seeks a skilled technician to read engineering specs, set up and operate fabric/textile equipment, and maintain production quality. You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, monitor machines, and coordinate with engineering for improvements.

Qualifications include 3+ years of experience, ability to lift 35+ lbs, and readiness for overtime. Familiarity with SPC/ISO and crane/forklift certs is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical/vocational training preferred.
• 3+ years of troubleshooting on industrial equipment for fabric/textile handling and rubber presses.
• Able to lift 35+ lbs repeatedly and stand throughout shift.
• Willing to work overtime or rotating shifts.
• Read/write basic English; some technical English.
• Vulcan crane and forklift certification available or required.
• Familiarity with SPC or ISO quality systems is a plus.
• Experience in automotive/industrial mass production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow engineering specs and work orders to ensure production accuracy.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment for fabric/textile processes.
• Observe machine behavior and troubleshoot, reporting symptoms to Engineering.
• Perform in-process quality control and adjust parameters to meet specs.
• Share knowledge with non-technician operators and rotate through stations.
• Develop and qualify new processes against engineering specs.
• Maintain production logs for output, downtime, and material use.
• Suggest process improvements for higher quality and efficiency.
• Calibrate and adjust machines; replace dies/blades; cleaning and maintenance.
• Keep area 5S compliant and safe per LOTO rules.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fabric/Textile handling

Rubber presses

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Calipers

Pi tape

Job description

Vulcan Industrial in Mansfield, TX seeks a skilled technician to read engineering specs, set up and operate fabric/textile equipment, and maintain production quality. You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, monitor machines, and coordinate with engineering for improvements.

Qualifications include 3+ years of experience, ability to lift 35+ lbs, and readiness for overtime. Familiarity with SPC/ISO and crane/forklift certs is a plus.