Manufacturing Operator, 3D Printing

Ring Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 20 days per year

Holidays: 5 all-team + 3 floating

401K with up to 4% match

Health/medical/dental insurance

Equity per role

Job summary

Kalogon in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for 3D printing to run resin and FDM printers, stage jobs, and harvest parts for continuous production.

You will post-process parts, inspect for defects, and work with R&D on prototypes and pilots, while contributing ideas to improve cycle time and quality. Reports to the Production Manager; on-site, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude needed.
• Problem-solver with quick thinking required.
• Experience in manufacturing or maker/technical environment is a plus.
• 3D modeling or CAM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a bank of resin and FDM 3D printers, staging jobs, starting prints, and harvesting finished parts to keep machines producing through the shift.
• Post-process printed parts: remove supports, wash, cure, finish to established standards.
• Perform first-pass inspection on every part to catch defects before quality control.
• Diagnose floor issues and implement practical fixes.
• Contribute ideas to reduce cycle time and improve quality.
• Collaborate with R&D on prototypes and pilot builds.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solver

Manufacturing background

3D modeling or CAM

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Manufacturing Operator, 3D Printing

Hours:

• 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Run a bank of resin and FDM 3D printers, staging jobs, starting prints, and harvesting finished parts to keep machines producing through the shift.
• Post-process printed parts: support removal, washing, curing, cleanup, and finishing to established standards.
• Perform first-pass inspection on every part, catching print defects (layer shift, warping, incomplete cure, poor bed adhesion) before they reach Quality Control.
• Diagnose issues on the floor and implement practical fixes.
• Contribute ideas to reduce cycle time and improve quality.
• Collaborate with R&D on prototypes and pilot builds.

Required skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude — you pick up new tools and processes quickly
• Problem-solver who thinks on their feet
• Background in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or a maker/technical environment is a plus
• Background in 3D-modeling or CAM is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

Reports To:

Production Manager

Work Environment

• Air-Conditioned Environment
• Casual
• Fast paced
• Interesting, with lots of variety
• Area of work – Near I-95 and Sarno in Melbourne, FL
• Opportunities for overtime are available
• Probationary period: 3 months

Benefits

• PTO: 20 days per year (pro-ratedbased on hire date), then one day added per year of service up to 25 days
• Holidays: 5 all-team holidays, 3 floating holidays (pro-rated based on hire date)
• 401K with up to 4% match
• Health/medical/dental insurance
• Equity per role

Physical Requirements

• Standing and moving around the production floor for most of the shift.
• Lifting and carrying build plates, printed parts, and materials up to 25 lbs.
• Fine motor work including support removal, small part handling, and detail finishing for extended periods

$17 - $18 an hour

Kalogon is the trusted leader in seated health, delivering inventive seating solutions that eliminate the stresses of sitting. Driven by clinical research, deep customer empathy and rapid product iterations, Kalogon's solutions serve anyone who sits for extended periods, across healthcare, aviation and beyond. Kalogon’s proprietary technology combines real-time sensors, adaptive surfaces and personalized control to restore circulation, protect skin integrity and reduce fatigue. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., Kalogon manufactures all products in-house. Our team is a blend of experienced tech industry veterans, passionate engineers, and people focused on ways to help folks stay seated and stay healthy. Learn more at www.kalogon.com.