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