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

Job description

**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