Digital Fabrication Technician

WHY WE NEED YOU

WAZER is the first ever desktop waterjet cutter bringing universal cutting with digital precision to every workshop, big or small. Creating a first of its kind product was no easy feat, but since then we have proven the product and are scaling up! A brand new assembly facility has just been created and we are beginning to staff it. We are looking for an energetic, adaptable and clever team that can think on their feet to solve problems that pop up as well as work to continuously improve our systems and processes. Tired of being a tiny step in a larger process? Take ownership of your work and help bring this brand new product to its many eager customers, while having an opportunity for career growth and development.

WAZER JOB SHOP DAILY ROLE

• Complete test cuts for product development and marketing
• Prepare and maintain your “shop” to keep it running smoothly.
• As the only internal customer your feedback, observations, and insight will be central to the future development of WAZER.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects in the shop area to improve functionality time, improve quality, and increase efficiency

WAZER TEST PROGRAM DAILY ROLE

• Work alongside product developer engineers to setup and run test rigs
• Program microcontroller to create the test conditions that are specified by PD
• Source mechatronic devices specified by PD
• Build physical mechatronic setups for tests specified
• Maintain and repair setups as needed.
• Proactively improve test setups
• Record data and log observations from test setups.
• Maintain an organized work and file space

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly functional at 2d CAD – must be able to take sketch, and turn it into a DXF, svg, etc
• Comfortable with at least one digital manufacturing tool: laser cutter, plasma cutter, 3d printer, or cnc mill.
• Strong sense of personal organization
• Familiarity with basic electro mechanical systems. You don’t need to be able to design boards but you should be able to hook up a basic circuit
• Strong fundamentals with microcontrollers use and programing
• Ability to commute to Yonkers, NY without the need of public transportation
• Participant in the maker community or just a general DIY’er – passion about WAZER’s mission of bringing affordable digital cutting solutions to makers, small business, artisans, and schools

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an assembly facility
• Participant in the maker community or just a DIY’er
• Trade or technical background
• Passion about WAZER’s mission of bringing affordable digital cutting solutions to makers, small business, artisans, and schools.

COMPENSATION

Employee Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Opportunities for Overtime, WAZER equity (stock options), Opportunity for advancement in a fast-growing company.

LOCATION & ENVIRONMENT

We’ve located ourselves in Yonkers, NY. You’ll be working in an environment that is simultaneously our office, ideation studio, research lab, workshop, and final product assembly center, all under one roof. This allows us to collaborate and learn each other’s area of expertise, providing better solutions to our customers. Our facility becomes a playground in the off hours. You are encouraged to design, make, and work on whatever personal projects you may have at the time. You may see brewing equipment, race car parts, plants, and art pieces around the office. Who knows what inspiration we use for the next problem we need to solve!

APPLY

To apply, write us a quick explanation about why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Resume and references are always welcome. Additionally, send us a picture or description of your favorite mechatronics project/ setup.