Technician, Print Operations

Hyliion
Austin, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior technicians with additive manufacturing and CNC experience who thrive in hands-on, collaborative environments in Austin, Texas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with additive manufacturing and CNC experience who can collaborate closely with engineering teams.
    — “Work hand in hand with the engineering team on producing prototype hardware utilizing metal power bed 3D printing.”
  • Professionals with a background in production/assembly environments and a willingness to adapt to evolving processes.
    — “This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment.”

Things to consider

  • Overtime may be required, which could impact work-life balance expectations.
    — “Overtime may be required.”
  • Candidates must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds, which is a physical requirement for the role.
    — “Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.”
  • Travel may be necessary, which implies flexibility and potential time away from the primary location.
    — “Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with metal powder bed 3D printing and process optimization in your resume.
    — “Contribute towards advancing the current printing process to yield quality parts at a faster rate.”
  • Emphasize hands-on mechanical or electrical intuition and attention to detail in your interview responses.
    — “Strong mechanical or electrical intuition.”
  • Showcase your background in both additive manufacturing and CNC operations to align with the role's dual requirements.
    — “Additive manufacturing machine experience, CNC machine experience.”
  • Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in your application materials, especially in process improvement contexts.
    — “Self-motivated and able to take initiative.”
  • Include examples of prior calibration or detailed setup work with equipment to match the role's specific needs.
    — “Experience operating equipment that requires calibration or a highly detailed set up.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • produced high-quality prototype hardware
  • optimized metal 3d printing process
  • maintained equipment and performed routine maintenance
Typical background
hands-on manufacturing experienceadditive manufacturing experiencecnc machining experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Metal 3d PrintingCnc MachiningAdditive ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProblem-solvingQuality Control

Preferred

Metal Powder EvacuationOv Work PreparationProcess OptimizationTeam Collaboration

Stack & domain

Metal 3D PrintingCNC MachinesAdditive Manufacturing MachinesPowder EvacuationPrepping Jobs For OV WorkQuality PartsCalibrationSet Up Print JobsRoutine MaintenanceMechanical IntuitionElectrical IntuitionProblem-solvingAttention To DetailSelf-motivationInitiativeTeamworkCommunication3D PrintingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Hyliion via Greenhouse

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Technician, Print Operations will be involved in our metal 3D printing operations.  Daily tasks will revolve around setting up print jobs and performing routine maintenance on the equipment.  This role will be a crucial part of setting up our print operations at the new Hyliion facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work hand in hand with the engineering team on producing prototype hardware utilizing metal power bed 3D printing. 

Perform downstream process after print including powder evacuation and prepping jobs for OV work.

Contribute towards advancing the current printing process to yield quality parts at a faster rate.

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma / GED

Minimum of 5 years work experience working in a hands-on environment.

Additive manufacturing machine experience

CNC machine experience

Skills and Abilities

Self-motivated and able to take initiative.

Strong mechanical or electrical intuition

Strong problem-solving skills with heavy attention to detail in their work.

Experience operating additive manufacturing machines.

Experience operating equipment that requires calibration or a highly detailed set up.

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a(n) hourly, non-exempt-level position. This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment. Overtime may be required.

Physical/Other Requirements

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this role at this time. 

Benefits: 

Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options

Dental Plans, with buy-up option

Vision Plan

Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options

Short Term Disability, paid for by the company

Long Term Disability, paid for by the company

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k/Roth 401k

Voluntary Accident Plans

Voluntary Critical Illness Plans

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.

Source: Hyliion careers (Greenhouse)

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