Polymer Manufacturing Technician
About The Position
VULCAN is a precision engineering, manufacturing, and machining company that produces high-performance, mission-critical components and solutions for energy, defense, aerospace, and heavy industrial industries. The Polymer Manufacturing Technician joins the manufacturing team in a hands-on role operating and troubleshooting fabric converting, preform winding, and compression molding equipment to produce engineered rubber-fabric products for extreme applications. The role emphasizes defect-free production through close attention to machine performance and product quality in a fast-paced industrial environment. The technician follows engineering specifications and work orders, sets up and maintains production equipment, performs in-process quality checks, documents production, and supports process and product development. The role also includes moving among stations, routine equipment maintenance, and compliance with plant safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, and 5S requirements. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime or rotating shifts may be needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of experience troubleshooting technical or mechanical industrial equipment, especially fabric/textile handling equipment and rubber compression/injection presses.
- Ability to repeatedly lift more than 35 pounds and stand or move throughout an entire shift.
- Ability to read, write, and understand basic English and some technical English.
- Ability to obtain a Vulcan-provided crane and forklift certification.
- Willingness to work overtime or rotating shifts when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational training.
- Prior crane or forklift experience.
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or ISO quality systems.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or aerospace mass production manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Read and follow technical engineering specifications and work orders to ensure accurate production.
- Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain fabric cutting, seaming, preform winding, compression molding, and trimming/marking equipment.
- Observe machine behavior and identify changes in noise, temperature, smoothness, or other performance; report detailed symptoms to Engineering for advanced troubleshooting and follow instructions.
- Perform in-process quality control using calipers, Pi tape, and visual inspection; identify defects and adjust machine parameters to meet product specifications.
- Operate an assigned station and float across stations during the same shift to share knowledge and guidance with non-technician machine operators.
- Develop and qualify new processes and products against first-draft Engineering specifications.
- Maintain accurate production logs of output, downtime, and material usage.
- Suggest process improvements to increase consistency, quality, and output or reduce scrap.
- Conduct machine calibration and adjustment, basic parts replacement, die and blade change-outs, and routine cleaning and maintenance, including autonomous and preventive maintenance.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
- Follow plant safety protocols, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Nine company-paid holidays each calendar year.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
