Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Operator, 3D Printing

Kalogon, a smart seating startup based in Melbourne, seeks a Manufacturing Operator to help us build cutting-edge medical equipment using 3D printers.

As our Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for owning the entire process of 3D printing and processing custom-made medical equipment for individuals who use wheelchairs.

Hours:

• 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Run a bank of resin and FDM 3D printers, staging jobs, starting prints, and harvesting finished parts to keep machines producing through the shift.
• Post-process printed parts: support removal, washing, curing, cleanup, and finishing to established standards.
• Perform first-pass inspection on every part, catching print defects (layer shift, warping, incomplete cure, poor bed adhesion) before they reach Quality Control.
• Diagnose issues on the floor and implement practical fixes.
• Contribute ideas to reduce cycle time and improve quality.
• Collaborate with R&D on prototypes and pilot builds.

Required skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude — you pick up new tools and processes quickly
• Problem-solver who thinks on their feet
• Background in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or a maker/technical environment is a plus
• Background in 3D-modeling or CAM is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

Reports To: Production Manager Work Environment

• Air-Conditioned Environment
• Casual
• Fast paced
• Interesting, with lots of variety
• Area of work – Near I-95 and Sarno in Melbourne, FL
• Opportunities for overtime are available
• Probationary period: 3 months

Benefits

• PTO: 20 days per year (pro-rated based on hire date), then one day added per year of service up to 25 days
• Holidays: 5 all-team holidays, 3 floating holidays (pro-rated based on hire date)
• 401K with up to 4% match
• Health/medical/dental insurance
• Equity per role

Physical Requirements

• Standing and moving around the production floor for most of the shift.
• Lifting and carrying build plates, printed parts, and materials up to 25 lbs.
• Fine motor work including support removal, small part handling, and detail finishing for extended periods

Kalogon is the trusted leader in seated health, delivering inventive seating solutions that eliminate the stresses of sitting. Driven by clinical research, deep customer empathy and rapid product iterations, Kalogon's solutions serve anyone who sits for extended periods, across healthcare, aviation and beyond. Kalogon’s proprietary technology combines real-time sensors, adaptive surfaces and personalized control to restore circulation, protect skin integrity and reduce fatigue. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., Kalogon manufactures all products in-house. 

Our team is a blend of experienced tech industry veterans, passionate engineers, and people focused on ways to help folks stay seated and stay healthy. Learn more at

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.

Job Tags

Casual work, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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