Manufacturing Specialist, Weekend Night Shift

About Us

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

VulcanForms is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for our Devens, MA, location.

About the role

As the 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.

VulcanForms is a 24/7/365 operation. This is our weekend night shift which covers Friday-Sunday, and every other Thursday from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am.

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

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

- 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

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

- 401(k) with company match and stock options

Equal Opportunity Employer