Manufacturing Technician

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 About the Company: Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire, and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.   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.   Our team enjoys excellent benefits, including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.   Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base hourly rate for this full-time position is between $27.00 and $29.00. This hourly rate range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.   Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.