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