Production Technician

Mural Group; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Fortune 500 partner

Job summary

Mural Group is seeking Production Technicians for its Mesa, Arizona facility. Both 1st and 2nd shifts run four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday, with a 3-day weekend.

This contract-to-perm role emphasizes precision, quality, and safety in high-performance fiber product production. The job requires hands-on manufacturing experience (textile or composites preferred), strong problem-solving abilities, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience (textile or composites production preferred), or equivalent military technical experience or training.
• Experience with changeovers, cleaning, setups, and following work instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude, including equipment assembly.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Strong problem-solving, math, and decision-making skills.
• Good manual dexterity, since hands-on precision directly affects product quality.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Access).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Able to perform manual material handling and heavy lifting.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and clean production equipment following work instructions and SOPs.
• Monitor process conditions and make adjustments within set limits to maintain product quality.
• Take samples, check product properties, and prepare samples for quality testing.
• Perform in-process quality checks and keep product documentation accurate and complete.
• Enter raw material, intermediate, and finished product data into the tracking system.
• Move materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Perform changeovers, setups, and minor preventive maintenance.
• Identify equipment or process problems, recommend solutions, and elevate to your lead.
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives, including near-miss investigations, RCAs, and JSAs.
• Handle and document hazardous materials and waste when required (training provided).
• Follow strict site security procedures, including restrictions on personal cell phones and cameras on the production floor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Changeovers

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

English communication

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift (4-Day Work Week)

Location: Mesa, AZ 85205

Hire Type: Contract-to-Perm

Shifts available

• 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 AM-2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 12:00 PM-10:30 PM

Pay: $19/hr

Overview

Mural is partnering with a Fortune 500 global specialty materials manufacturer to hire Production Technicians for their Mesa, Arizona facility, which produces high-performance fiber products used in demanding applications. Both shifts run four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, giving you a 3-day weekend every week. This is a hands-on role for someone with manufacturing experience, ideally in textiles or composites, who takes pride in precision, quality, and safety.

What You'll Do

• Set up, operate, adjust, and clean production equipment following work instructions and SOPs
• Monitor process conditions and make adjustments within set limits to maintain product quality
• Take samples, check product properties, and prepare samples for quality testing
• Perform in-process quality checks and keep product documentation accurate and complete
• Enter raw material, intermediate, and finished product data into the tracking system
• Move materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes
• Perform changeovers, setups, and minor preventive maintenance
• Identify equipment or process problems, recommend solutions, and elevate to your lead
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives, including near-miss investigations, RCAs, and JSAs
• Handle and document hazardous materials and waste when required (training provided)
• Follow strict site security procedures, including restrictions on personal cell phones and cameras on the production floor

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience (textile or composites production preferred), or equivalent military technical experience or training
• Experience with changeovers, cleaning, setups, and following work instructions
• Mechanical aptitude, including equipment assembly
• Forklift and overhead crane experience
• Strong problem-solving, math, and decision-making skills
• Good manual dexterity, since hands-on precision directly affects product quality
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Access)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishAble to perform manual material handling and heavy lifting
• High school diploma or GED

Why Join

• 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend every week
• Stable role with a Fortune 500 specialty materials manufacturer
• Hands-on work producing advanced, high-performance materials
• Opportunities to participate in safety, quality, and continuous improvement teams