What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Specialist – Weekend Night Shift position at VulcanForms?
About us
VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure enabling the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. Founded in 2015, VulcanForms invented and commercialized the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution and pioneered integrated digital production systems. We are a team of leading technology and operational experts with decades of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, automation, and robotics. We continuously seek contributors who demonstrate outstanding integrity, intelligence, accountability, and a passion for learning. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
VulcanForms Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Specialist – Weekend Night Shift for our Devens, MA, location.
Job Purpose
As a Manufacturing Specialist – Weekend Night Shift at VulcanForms, Devens, MA, you will have the unique opportunity to work with industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines. VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of complex, high value engineered components in serial production at the world's most powerful additive foundry.
Please note that the Weekend Night Shift runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Nights from 6:00 pm through 6:30 am. For training, the successful candidate will start work 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment
- Generous time off package, including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid federal holidays
- 401(k) with company match and stock options
VulcanForms Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing employees with diverse, multi-cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, empowering our team, and embracing diversity. We welcome all applicants and ensure fair and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
