3D Manufacturing Technician

Description This position is ideal for a Manufacturing Technician to join the Research and Development team as a pilot line 3D Manufacturing Technician. Partnering with manufacturing and engineering teams, you’ll provide comprehensive processing support of medical devices. You will utilize cutting-edge equipment to 3D print and post-process these devices. This position plays a crucial role in Align Technology's Research and Development pilot line thereby driving the success of new product initiatives. Operate 3D Printing Equipment Operate post process and test equipment Ensure compliance with quality systems Utilize solvents and resins for part manufacturing and machine cleaning Maintain records, follow work instructions, and all ensure safety standards are followed Communicate job status and machine status Perform quality inspections Package complete jobs Thrive in fast‑paced environment and execute with a sense of urgency Address issues with meticulous attention to detail Department Research & Development Location US-California-San Jose Compensation $25.82 - $35.53 / hour Role expectations Operate 3D Printing Equipment Operate post process and test equipment Ensure compliance with quality systems Utilize solvents and resins for part manufacturing and machine cleaning Maintain records, follow work instructions, and all ensure safety standards are followed Communicate job status and machine status Perform quality inspections Package complete jobs Thrive in fast‑paced environment and execute with a sense of urgency Address issues with meticulous attention to detail What We're Looking For Experience as a machine operator, technician, assembler, or similar role PC experience in a work environment Experience with 3D printing preferred Experience in medical industry manufacturing preferred Experience working in a high performing team High school diploma or equivalent, Engineering degree preferred 2 - 4 years of directly related experience Swing shift M-F 11:30am to 8pm with occasional overtime to meet critical deadlines Pay Transparency If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience. General Description Of All Benefits We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position. Benefits Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees: Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment Back‑up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services Employee Assistance Program Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan Employee benefits. Align offers its employees: Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance in accordance with those plans. Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans. Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre‑tax commuter benefit plan. 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after‑tax options. Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible). Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay‑period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non‑exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure. Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours. 11 Company‑designated paid holidays throughout the year. If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law. Non‑exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long‑term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law. Applicant Privacy Policy Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information. Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr