Posted on:September 8, 2026

Manufacturing Operator, 3D Printing at Kalogon

Kalogon is hiring a Manufacturing Operator, 3D Printing in Melbourne, FL, US. On-site.

About Kalogon

Kalogon develops smart seating products designed to reduce the stresses of sitting, based on clinical research. The company's seating solutions are customized, connected, and dynamic, and are aimed at improving seated health, starting with wheelchair users. Kalogon's products serve people who sit for extended periods, including in healthcare and aviation.

Manufacturing Operator, 3D Printing 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 www.kalogon.com.

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