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 approximately 10–15% 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 escalate 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