About the role

As a Manufacturing Specialist at 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. This shift covers Monday through Wednesday, and every other Thursday from 6:00pm - 6:30am.

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 (Epicor Preferred)
• 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

VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match. The hourly pay range for this position varies by level; final level and compensation will be determined based on a candidate's experience.  This role shall also include a pay differential of 10% on any applicable shift not included in the standard base-pay shifts.

Level 1: $21.90-$30.12

Level 2: $24.47-$33.65

Level 3: $30.91-$42.50