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MFG Specialist (WEEKEND, NIGHT SHIFT)

VulcanForms

Ayer, MAJob$21.9–42.5/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$21.9–42.5/hr
Location
Ayer, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manufacturing Specialist sets up, operates, and verifies industrial machine tools in a clean, climate-controlled facility. The weekend night schedule runs Friday through Sunday and every other Thursday, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The role supports production through equipment operation, inspection, documentation, material handling, and maintenance. A 15% shift differential applies to eligible hours; final pay level depends on experience and qualifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Machine OperationERP/MRP SystemsMicrosoft OfficeHeavy ManufacturingPhysical LiftingForklift OperationDocument ReadingImport/Export ComplianceCustoms DocumentationITARIncoterms6S

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent3+ Years Heavy Manufacturing ExperienceAssociate Degree or Higher

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST - WEEKEND NIGHTS - VulcanForms (Devens, MA) VulcanForms - developer of industrial-scale laser metal additive manufacturing solutions. We deliver end-to-end production combining additive manufacturing, precision machining, and advanced digital infrastructure in a clean, climate-controlled facility. About the Role: Setup, operate, and verify industrial machine tools (LPBF additive printers, vacuum furnaces, ultrasonic cleaning, media blast, EDM, CNC mills). Perform maintenance, cleaning, inventory control, and ERP documentation. Weekend nights: Fri-Sun and every other Thu, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am. Role includes a 15% shift differential for applicable hours. Key Responsibilities: -Control and monitor equipment per production work orders and instructions -Prepare work for processing; load/unload fixtures and baskets -Inspect, measure, and document features as indicated -Transfer material to inter-department operations as needed -Report process changes to supervisor -Resolve documentation/record/count discrepancies and follow up -Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement teams -Perform housekeeping and 6S implementation -Promote safety and enforce H&S and quality policies -Perform general maintenance and support Production as assigned Qualifications: -High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years heavy manufacturing experience -Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems -Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) -Physically able to perform duties and lift up to 60 lbs -Willing/able to complete forklift operator training -Ability to read documents, screens, and files Preferred: -Associate degree or higher -Knowledge of Import/Export Compliance, Customs documentation, ITAR, Incoterms beneficial -Knowledge of 6S Compensation: -Level 1: $21.90 - $30.12/hr -Level 2: $24.47 - $33.65/hr -Level 3: $30.91 - $42.50/hr -15% shift differential applies for this weekend night shift; final level and pay determined by experience and qualifications. VulcanForms also offers equity and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), PTO, and 401(k) with company match. Location / Team: Operations & Manufacturing - Devens, MA Application / Contact: TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE BLUE "MORE INFORMATION" BUTTON TO COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH THE VULCANFORMS WEBSITE, & CONTACT MASSHIRE NORTH CENTRAL VIA EMAIL TO REQUEST REFERRAL ASSISTANCE: [email protected], (SUBJECT LINE:"JOB ORDER ID#: 24569944)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,090 open Machine Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.9–42.5/hr
  • Massachusetts median$20–29/hr22 hourly ranges
  • US median$21–24/hr613 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $32.20/hr, is 29% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Machine Operator hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Machine Operator jobs in Massachusetts and 1,090 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Machine Operator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 366 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 553 of the 1,090 open Machine Operator jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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