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

Velo3D, Inc.; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Velo3D, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build and test one-of-a-kind system components for R&D and manufacturing teams. You will work under process and manufacturing engineers to ensure high performance and reliability of critical components.

The role is on-site in Fremont, CA initially (6–8 months) with a subsequent transfer to Livermore, CA. Weekly schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with occasional overtime and 10–15% travel for installations across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems.
• Experience with metrology equipment preferred.
• Excellent work ethic and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Assemble critical system components, maintaining precision and high standards.
• Test system components for performance using metrology equipment.
• Monitor material and parts for defects and non-conformance.
• Maintain detailed testing records.
• Ensure inventory of subcomponents and materials.
• Escalate issues and propose improvements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and shipping to route components.
• Collaborate with print shop and engineering to develop system bring up.

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 approximately10–15% 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 escalatem 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

$27 - $29 an hour