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Capital Equipment Technician 1

Velo3D

Job Location:

Fremont, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 32 - 43

Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Capital Equipment Technician serves as a technical resource for the RPS technician team ensuring the reliability availability and performance of Velo3Ds metal additive manufacturing equipment.

The Technician performs advanced troubleshooting and repairs across mechanical electrical pneumatic and software-controlled systems. This position works cross-functionally to maintain equipment readiness and minimize production downtime.

Shift Schedule: 6am-6pm Thursday Friday Saturday and every other Wednesday

Responsibilities

Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of Velo3D additive manufacturing systems including mechanical electrical pneumatic vacuum cooling motion control and process systems.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
Diagnose complex equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Assist technicians in resolving complex equipment issues and provide technical guidance during repairs.
Support production by ensuring maintenance activities minimize equipment downtime and maintain printer availability.
Create update and maintain work orders maintenance records equipment logs and service documentation.
Ensure maintenance documentation is complete accurate and supports future troubleshooting efforts.
Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) PPE and company safety procedures.
Identify recurring equipment issues and communicate recommendations to Engineering and management.
Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or vocational training preferred.
5 years of experience maintaining complex manufacturing or capital equipment in a production environment.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial equipment with mechanical electrical pneumatic vacuum cooling and motion control systems.
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams pneumatic diagrams and mechanical drawings.
Experience troubleshooting sensors motors VFDs relays PLC-controlled systems and industrial control hardware.
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance principles and equipment reliability.
Proven ability to mentor and train technicians.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Strong computer proficiency including Windows operating systems and maintenance documentation systems

$32 - $43 an hour

About the Company:

Velo Velo3D Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D Inc. Without Compromise Flow Flow Developer and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D Inc.

With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium Inconel and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3Daward-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire metal AM production printer Flow print preparation software Assure quality assurance and control system and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base hourly rate for this full-time position is between $32.00 and $43.00 per hour. This hourly rate range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as work experience job-related skills related education work location and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program as applicable.

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race color religion age sex national origin disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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