Hiring: Polymer Manufacturing Operator Company: Vulcan Industrial Location: Mansfield, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:34:59 Target Skills & Keywords : REST About the job Required Skills: •VULCAN is a precision engineering, manufacturing, and machining company dedicated to producing high-performance, mission-critical components and solutions for energy, defense, aerospace, and heavy industrial industries. Whether it’s in the field, in the ocean or on the launch pad, we deliver maximum value. •Read and follow work instructions and work orders to ensure accurate production. •Set up and operate equipment including fabric cutting, seaming, preform winding, compression molding, and trimming/marking machines. •Continuously observe machine behavior; report changes in noise, temperature, smoothness, etc. •Perform in-process quality control using calipers, Pi tape, and visual inspection; identify defects or changes in part/machine behavior and report. •Adapt to new processes and work instructions as they change over time •Maintain accurate production logs of output, downtime, and material usage •Suggest process improvements for greater consistency, higher quality, faster output, or lower scrap Qualifications: •High school diploma or GED required •Able to lift 35+ lbs repeatedly and stand/move throughout an entire shift •Ready to work overtime or rotating shifts when needed •Able to read, write, and understand basic English •Able to obtain a Vulcan-provided crane & forklift certification; prior crane/forklift experience is a plus •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) to support rest, personal time, and work-life balance Compensation: •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!