Precision Assembly Technician – Metrology & R&D

Velo3d-; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) employer contributions

Job summary

Velo3D is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assemble and test critical system components for R&D and production teams. You will work with engineers to build precision parts and use metrology equipment to verify performance while maintaining detailed records.

Expect a Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm shift, on-site in Fremont, CA for 6–8 months, then Livermore, CA, with 10–15% travel for installations nationwide. Healthcare and 401(k) benefits included.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assemble critical system components, maintaining precision and high standards.
• 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 escalte 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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Honesty and accountability

Forklift experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Velo3D is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assemble and test critical system components for R&D and production teams. You will work with engineers to build precision parts and use metrology equipment to verify performance while maintaining detailed records.

Expect a Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm shift, on-site in Fremont, CA for 6–8 months, then Livermore, CA, with 10–15% travel for installations nationwide. Healthcare and 401(k) benefits included.