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Velo3D

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

FremontOn-site

AI Summary

Assembles and tests critical system components for Velo3D's metal 3D printers under the direction of process and manufacturing engineers, maintaining precision and detailed records.

About this role

Position Overview:
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. 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 Schedule & Location

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

    • Travel Requirements

    Candidates will be required to 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

    • Skills

    ExcelForkliftInventory ManagementMechanical Systems AssemblyMetrology EquipmentQuality Improvement TechniquesSpecialized MachinerySystem Component Testing

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