Machine Technician

About us

VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure enabling the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. Founded in 2015, VulcanForms invented and commercialized the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution and pioneered integrated digital production systems. We are a team of leading technology and operational experts with decades of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, automation, and robotics. We continuously seek contributors who demonstrate outstanding integrity, intelligence, accountability, and a passion for learning. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

VulcanForms Inc. seeks a Machine Technician for our Devens, MA, location.

Job Purpose

As a Machine Technician at VulcanForms Inc., Devens, MA, you will have the unique opportunity to work on industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines. VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of complex, high value engineered components in serial production at the world's most powerful additive foundry. 

Responsibilities include mechanical assembly, electrical panel wiring, field wiring, troubleshooting, and industrial automated equipment machine integration. This position operates in an assembly shop floor environment. Employees in this role are potentially exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud environments.

 Key Accountabilities

• Assemble 3d printing systems, 3d printing post process systems and fiber laser systems.


• Interface and assist with the project team (i.e., Lead Engineers, Project Manager, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineer, Assemblers).


• Provide status updates to management on assigned projects.

• Build and wire electrical panels, with direction from engineers;


• Perform testing and evaluations on components, machines and equipment;


• Assist with installation of equipment and machines in production;


• Reading mechanical blueprints to perform assembly duties;


• Adhere to and support Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience, preferably in a machine-building department, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities


• Experience with electro-mechanical and pneumatics assemblies


• Familiarity working with high-power fiber optics and laser amplifier assembly methods


• Ability to splice fiber optics

Preferred

• 4+ years of experience building automated equipment 


• Ability to read/understand mechanical drawings and schematics 


• Ability to read/understand pneumatic drawings and schematics 


• Ability to read/understand electrical drawings and schematics


• High precision, close tolerance proficiency


• Ability to use all hand tools


• Experience with the electronics assembly techniques: wiring, crimping, soldering, ESD protection


• Aware of design tools and techniques


• Proficient in standard and metric systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment


• Generous time off package including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid federal holidays


• 401(k) with company match and stock options