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