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 is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for our Devens, MA, location.

Job Purpose

As the Manufacturing Technician 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 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. Training provided for specific Machine setup and operation. 

Please note that the Manufacturing Technician position is shift-based: the 1st shift runs from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm; the 2nd shift runs from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am. There are four manufacturing crews covering 24/7/365.

The current opening is on our weekend night shift: D shift crew works 3-4 days a week (6:00 pm to 6:30 am Friday-Sunday and every other Thu).

*Schedule/hours subject to change based on business conditions.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 5S 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

• 3 years of heavy manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• 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
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read documents, computer screens, and files

Preferred 

• Some knowledge of Import/Export Compliance, Customs documentation, ITAR, Incoterms (Commercial Invoices, Shipper Export Declaration)
• Knowledge of 6S
• Strong sense of ownership
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Self-motivated, hands-on, with a practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals

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 Holiday PTO
• 401(k) with company match and stock options