Career Fair - Quality

Vulcan Elements manufactures rare-earth permanent magnets in the United States for industries including defense, aerospace, and automotive. Our work supports national security and economic resilience, and our team values mission focus, technical excellence, and integrity.

This posting is specifically for candidates who wish to preapply for consideration for opportunities with Vulcan Elements at our December 5, 2026 career fair at Johnston Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Facility: 300 Innovation Avenue, Four Oaks, NC 27524. It is an expression of interest; specific roles and requirements will depend on available opportunities.

Quality opportunities support inspection, testing, traceability, and consistent manufacturing practices. We are interested in candidates who can identify problems, maintain accurate records, and work with production and technical teams to improve quality.

The career fair will take place December 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Candidates who preapply will be scheduled for a specific time and receive first preference for scheduling and interviews. If you are not scheduled, you are still welcome to walk in on the career fair date. Walk-ins are welcome and must bring a printed resume. The interview process will take approximately 45 minutes. All candidates must bring a form of ID to check in.

Please save and submit your resume using the preferred filename format First_Last_Title, for example Jane_Doe_Quality.pdf. The naming format is preferred, not required.

• →Inspect or test materials and products using approved methods and equipment, as qualified.
• →Document results and maintain sample identification, traceability, and quality records.
• →Identify and escalate deviations; support investigations and corrective actions.
• →Support work instructions, equipment verification, and improvements to quality practices.

Responsibilities are representative and may change with business needs and the specific role.

• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, organized records.
• Ability to learn and apply specifications, inspection methods, and written procedures.
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with production and technical teams.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Depending on the role, work may involve production areas, standing or walking, noise, heat, and required PPE. Shift and physical requirements will be discussed for the specific opportunity. 

• Experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, laboratory work, or testing.
• Familiarity with measurement tools, quality systems, data analysis, or technical documentation.