Capital Equipment Supervisor

Position Overview

The Capital Equipment Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Capital Equipment team while ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of Velo3D's additive manufacturing equipment. This position provides direct supervision to Lead Capital Equipment Technicians, Capital Equipment Technicians, and Process Technicians, balancing hands-on technical work with leadership and administrative responsibilities. 

The Capital Equipment Supervisor is accountable for team performance, employee development, work prioritization, staffing, and maintenance execution while supporting production objectives. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities, this role ensures maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to production. The ideal candidate is an experienced maintenance professional who demonstrates strong technical expertise, effective leadership, and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. 

Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management 

Supervise, coach, and develop Lead Capital Equipment Technicians, Capital Equipment Technicians, and Process Technicians.

Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular coaching, and address performance concerns with guidance from management.

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Interview candidates and provide hiring recommendations.

Coordinate onboarding and training for new technicians.

Ensure all technicians complete required technical and safety training.

Manage technician schedules, attendance, vacation coverage, and timecard approvals.

Allocate personnel and resources to support production priorities and equipment needs.

Partner with Leads to ensure work is appropriately assigned and completed.

Technical Responsibilities 

Perform advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on Velo3D additive manufacturing systems.

Support technicians during complex equipment failures and provide technical guidance.

Determine maintenance priorities based on equipment status and production requirements.

Verify equipment is safe and ready to return to production following repairs.

Assist with maintenance activities during periods of high workload or critical equipment failures.

Ensure preventive maintenance is completed according to schedule and company standards.

Promote consistent maintenance practices and adherence to standard operating procedures. 

 

Administrative Responsibilities 

Review and ensure proper Salesforce work orders, maintenance cases, equipment logs, and service documentation.

Ensure maintenance documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.

Monitor work order backlog and prioritize maintenance activities to support production goals.

Communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, and resource needs to management and cross-functional teams.

Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production to minimize equipment downtime.

Track technician training, certifications, and compliance requirements.

About the Company:   Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.   With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.   Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.   Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting hourly rate for this full-time position is between $51.00 and $58.00 per hour. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.   Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.