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Manufacturing Technician 1 (2:00pm - 10:30pm Shift)

Velo3D · Fremont, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$27–$29/hrFull-time

About The Company

Velo's 3D printers can build parts that are impossible for every other metalworking machine or technique in the world. As part of this cutting-edge technology, the components that form part of these machines must deliver high performance while maintaining reliability. With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production-quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Position Overview

As a manufacturing technician, you will work under the direction of process and manufacturing engineers to build and test one-of-a-kind system components for R&D and manufacturing teams.

Shift & Location

Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 10:30pm with occasional overtime as required. On-site in Fremont, CA for the first 6–8 months, after which the position will be based in Livermore, CA.

Travel

Approximately 10–15% of the time, including trips of up to one week at a time, to support machine installations at various locations throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble critical system components, maintaining precision and high standards every time.
  • Test system components for performance using advanced metrology equipment.
  • Monitor material and parts with a keen eye for defects and non-conformance.
  • Maintain organized and detailed testing records.
  • Ensure adequate quantities of all necessary subcomponents and materials are available in inventory.
  • Reliably escalate problems and communicate suggestions for improvement.
  • Work with manufacturing and shipping departments to send system components where they are needed.
  • Work with print shop team to develop skills needed to operate systems.
  • Work with engineering to develop skills required for system bring up.

Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
  • Mechanical aptitude and at least three years of formal or informal hands-on experience with mechanical systems and components.
  • Preference will be given to those possessing experience with metrology equipment or specialized machinery.
  • Excellent work ethic.
  • Uncompromising drive for excellence.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to keep detailed records.
  • Motivation to identify problem areas and implement new techniques for quality improvement.
  • Honesty and character to admit responsibility for mistakes so that they can be quickly remediated.
  • Forklift experience.

Physical Demands

  • Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must wear steel-toed boots.
  • Must wear protective eye-wear.
  • May require hearing protection.
  • High frequency of computer keyboarding.
  • High frequency of viewing a computer monitor.
  • Other personal protective equipment as applicable.

Pay

$27 - $29 an hour

Benefits

Excellent benefits, including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. Transparency and recognition of exceptional efforts through monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards. This position may also be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.

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