Manufacturing Technician

2nd Shift Manufacturing Technicians

Velocity Flow Technologies · Salina, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-20

Salary: 37,400–41,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Manufacturing

Description

Do you enjoy working with your hands, in a manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself mechanically inclined and know your way around blueprints and can read a tape measure with ease? If you answered "yes" then Vortex may be the place for you to jump start your career. We are a rapidly growing company that is always looking for Paint Utility Tech on our evening shift, 4:30 pm to 3:00 am Monday through Thursday. Additional overtime hours, including on Fridays, may be required. The right candidate will be able to work with little supervision and have experienced in painting parts with powder coat paint application. We are also looking for someone to prep parts before painting by blowing off dust, washing, hanging etc. We can train the right candidate.

Join a Team That Impacts the World – One Component at a Time

Velocity Flow Technologies, a global leader in manufacturing solutions, is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technicians to join our growing team in Salina, Kansas on the second shift (hours: 3:45pm-2:30am). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to products that positively impact the daily lives of people across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality components as part of a team committed to excellence and innovation.
• Carry out specific duties based on assigned production areas.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.

Our Manufacturing Brand Locations in Salina:

• Vortex Dry Bulk & Solids Facility (West Campus) – Primary production site for bulk and solids handling components.
• Spectrum Metalcraft (East Campus) – Custom metal fabrication, abrasive blast and precision work.
• Fortress Blast (East Campus) - Abrasive Blasts Systems.
• Hamar Automation (North Campus) – Primary CNC Machining and Air Cylinder assembly.

What We're Looking for by Manufacturing Brand:

• Prep Paint Technician - Spectrum Metalcraft x 2
• Laser Operator - Spectrum Metalcraft x 2

Requirements

What We're Looking for:

• Technical training or previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required. We will train the right candidate!
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.
• Having a willingness to learn, grow, and be part of a team-driven culture

Why Velocity Flow Technologies?

At Velocity, our team isn't just building manufacturing components - we're helping make the world work. Our products and services help produce everything from food, medicine, cars, clothing, construction materials, and more. If it's part of daily life, chances are we've helped make it happen.

We believe a company's purpose goes beyond just making products. Manufacturing is at the heart of how communities and industries thrive, and we’re proud to be a part of that. Our team takes pride in the impact we have — not just around the world, but right here in our local community too. If you're looking for meaningful work and a team that cares, you’ll feel right at home here.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefit Packages and excellent work culture
• Contemporary office space and clean manufacturing environment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Health Insurance (Traditional and High Deductible Health Plan)
• Quarterly Company Events (Spring BBQ, Summer Pool Party, Fall picnic, Holiday Party)
• On-Site Workout Facilities - with locker rooms
• Profit Sharing Plan - year end bonus program
• Corporate Wellness Program - lab work and bio-metric screening, wellness presentations, and healthy challenges.

APPLICATION FORM WAIVER

In exchange for the consideration of my job application by Salina Vortex Corporation, I agree that:

Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Salina Vortex practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of Salina Vortex, or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the President /or CFO of the Company. Both the undersigned and Salina Vortex may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the Vortex may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others, and hereby release the Company from any liability as a result of such contract.

I also understand that (1) Salina Vortex has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy. I further understand that continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job-related physical examinations.

I understand that, in connection with the routine processing of your employment application, Salina Vortex may request from a consumer reporting agency an investigative consumer report including information as to my credit records, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. Upon written request from me, Vortex, will provide me with additional information concerning the nature and scope of any such report requested by it, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

I further understand that my employment with Salina Vortex will have a sixty (60) days benefit waiting period, and further that at any time during the waiting period or thereafter, my employment relation with Salina Vortex is terminable at will for any reason by either party.

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.

If you accept the terms and conditions of this waiver, click on the “Apply for this job” button below to proceed with the online application.

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