Manufacturing Technician 1 (6:00am - 2:30pm Shift)

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Manufacturing Technician 1 (6:00am - 2:30pm Shift)

Posted 3 days ago

About the job

Velo specializes in advanced 3D metal printing tech, building high-performance system components. The role involves assembling, testing, and supporting manufacturing, focusing on precision, quality, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Mechanical aptitude and experience
  • Basic computer skills including Excel
  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Motivation for quality improvement
  • Forklift experience preferred

Qualifications

  • 3+ years mechanical experience
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Good work ethic and honesty
  • Ability to stand for long periods

Full 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 6:00am to 2:30pm 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

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