Production Technician

Production Technician – 1st & 2nd Shift (4-Day Work Week)

Location: Mesa, AZ 85205 Hire Type: Contract-to-Perm

Shifts available:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 AM–2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM

Pay: $19/hr

Overview

Mural is partnering with a Fortune 500 global specialty materials manufacturer to hire Production Technicians for their Mesa, Arizona facility, which produces high-performance fiber products used in demanding applications. Both shifts run four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, giving you a 3-day weekend every week. This is a hands-on role for someone with manufacturing experience, ideally in textiles or composites, who takes pride in precision, quality, and safety.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, operate, adjust, and clean production equipment following work instructions and SOPs
• Monitor process conditions and make adjustments within set limits to maintain product quality
• Take samples, check product properties, and prepare samples for quality testing
• Perform in-process quality checks and keep product documentation accurate and complete
• Enter raw material, intermediate, and finished product data into the tracking system
• Move materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes
• Perform changeovers, setups, and minor preventive maintenance
• Identify equipment or process problems, recommend solutions, and escalate to your lead
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives, including near-miss investigations, RCAs, and JSAs
• Handle and document hazardous materials and waste when required (training provided)
• Follow strict site security procedures, including restrictions on personal cell phones and cameras on the production floor

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience (textile or composites production preferred), or equivalent military technical experience or training
• Experience with changeovers, cleaning, setups, and following work instructions
• Mechanical aptitude, including equipment assembly
• Forklift and overhead crane experience
• Strong problem-solving, math, and decision-making skills
• Good manual dexterity, since hands-on precision directly affects product quality
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Access)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to perform manual material handling and heavy lifting
• High school diploma or GED

Why Join

• 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend every week
• Stable role with a Fortune 500 specialty materials manufacturer
• Hands-on work producing advanced, high-performance materials
• Opportunities to participate in safety, quality, and continuous improvement teams