Electro-Mechanical Machine Build 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 an Electro-Mechanical Machine Build Technician for our Devens, MA, location.

Job Purpose

As an Electro-Mechanical Machine Build 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.

Please note that the Machine Build Technician position is shift-based: the 1st shift runs from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Key Accountabilities

• Interface with project team (i.e., Lead Engineers, Project Manager, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineer, Assemblers).
• Troubleshoot and debug (i.e., diagnoses trouble or defects, determine corrective action, and repair the system).
• Assemble equipment.
• Provide status updates to management on assigned projects.
• Comply with the company's safety procedures.

• Troubleshoot electrical problems (High/Low/AC/DC voltage), diagnose faults and perform repairs to restore functionality/minimize downtime.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Receive, review and redline electrical system documentation (schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals, etc.)
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses and fixtures, using hand and power tools

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 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
• Experience in more than one of the following areas: High voltage circuits, Low voltage circuits, Panel assembly, cable assembly, electrical schematics, electronic testing
• Experience producing electro-mechanical assemblies using small hand tools such as screwdrivers, wire strippers, and crimpers

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience building automated equipment 
• Ability to read/understand mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics 
• High precision, close tolerance proficiency
• Ability to use all hand tools
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment (e.g., mill machine, drill press, lathe, etc.)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in electro-mechanical systems
• Aware of design tools and techniques

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