Printer Build Technician (electrical and mechanical)

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Are you into 3D printing? Can you fix your own appliances when they break? Are you a tinkerer, a do-it-yourselfer, or a curious hobbyist that enjoys working with electronics? Do you have a background in precision machines, firmware, or electronics?

Fabric8Labs, headquartered in sunny San Diego, CA, is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with advanced 3D printing technologies. We’re looking for a skilled Printer Build and Repair Technician to join our Build and Repair team.

As a Printer Build Technician, you’ll be working hands-on to fabricate, assemble, test and repair our 3D Printers in a low volume production environment. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment and will be required to learn new systems and methods quickly as we ramp our production capacity from low to high volume. You will be encouraged to help improve the production process by providing feedback to engineers. You should enjoy being meticulous and take pride in the quality of your work.

Fabric8Labs is focused on accelerating metal additive manufacturing adoption and enabling new applications with our patented Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) process. Since closing our Series B funding rounds, we are rapidly expanding our team to advance and commercialize our disruptive technology.

If you are excited about the opportunity to change the future of manufacturing in collaboration with our growing team, then come join us! Backed by industry-leading partners, including Mark Cuban, Intel Capital, TDK Ventures, Stanley Black and Decker, and NEA: Fabric8Labs is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, and we are excited to bring in diverse minds and perspectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fabrication technician focused on assembling the electrical systems of the 3D printers that we make.
• Self-monitor work through routine quality checks.
• Mechanical assembly of machined parts and fluid systems, performing bonding, using hand tools.
• Keep the production area clean and organized.
• Learn new processes and techniques quickly.
• Help evolve the production line by providing feedback to engineers.
• Troubleshooting issues with the printers, finding root causes, and proposing solutions (both repair and long-term design improvements).
• Hands-on fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in electrical assembly is Required, for example, building the electrical control boxes of an industrial machine.
• Basic knowledge of power supplies, data connections, PCB components.
• Electrical safety rules and concepts.
• Wire harness building.
• PCB soldering skills are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in a high-tech low-volume production environment.
• Knowledge of different fabrication techniques, (eg soldering).
• Experience using hand tools in the assembly process.

Good to have:

• Experience with the use of electronic diagnostic equipment. Knowledge of firmware, CNC, and custom software used to operate machinery.
• PLC programming experience.
• Able to identify root causes and develop comprehensive long-term solutions.
• Understanding of 5S, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma.
• Enjoys challenging technical problems and finding practical solutions.
• Demonstrated hands-on equipment and troubleshooting experience.

You are:

• A team player. Able to work well with others.
• Very process focused, able to follow processes while looking with a critical eye in order to make suggestions for improvement.
• Reliable and consistent performance.
• Dependable, gets to work on-time everyday.
• Multi tasker. Ability to pivot frequently and get back to other tasks in their time. Ability to handle and embrace interruptions, it is part of the job.
• Great communication skills. Must be comfortable communicating with multiple people at a time in chat.

Why Work at Fabric8Labs?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity compensation, health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; and an unmetered vacation policy.
• We have a collaborative work environment where we work in tight knit teams focused on transforming manufacturing technology.
• Regular catered company events and celebrations, and a fully stocked breakroom!

Other information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; listen: use hands to keyboard, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Routinely required to move around the facility.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs, up to 10%.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Fabric8Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Fabric8Labs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift, occasional overtime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92121: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience with the electronics and software control systems of machines. Highlight electrical assembly work.

Experience:

• electrical assembly: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92121 (Required)

Work Location: In person