Lead Capital Equipment Technician - Metal AM Systems

Velo3D; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) employer contributions

Job summary

Velo3D in Fremont, CA is seeking a Capital Equipment Technician to support the RPS technician team. You will troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing systems across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and software-controlled subsystems to maximize uptime and production readiness.

You will mentor technicians, create maintenance records, follow safety procedures, and collaborate with Engineering to identify recurring issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or vocational training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining complex manufacturing or capital equipment in a production environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial equipment with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, cooling, and motion control systems.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of Velo3D additive manufacturing systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, cooling, motion control, and process systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
• Diagnose complex equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist technicians in resolving complex equipment issues and provide technical guidance during repairs.
• Support production by ensuring maintenance activities minimize equipment downtime and maintain printer availability.
• Create, update, and maintain work orders, maintenance records, equipment logs, and service documentation.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is complete, accurate, and supports future troubleshooting efforts.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and company safety procedures.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and communicate recommendations to Engineering and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mentoring technicians

Reading schematics/diagrams

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Windows OS proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or vocational training preferred

Tools

PLC-controlled systems

VFDs

Maintenance documentation systems

Windows operating systems

Job description

Velo3D in Fremont, CA is seeking a Capital Equipment Technician to support the RPS technician team. You will troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing systems across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and software-controlled subsystems to maximize uptime and production readiness.

You will mentor technicians, create maintenance records, follow safety procedures, and collaborate with Engineering to identify recurring issues.