Manufacturing Technician 2 – A Shift

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. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 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 & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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

SHIFT SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm