Production Technician

Production Technician

Kalogon, an early stage startup based in Melbourne, seeks a full-time Production Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their work — assembling products, maintaining and improving machines, and helping develop new processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, casual environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build Kalogon products with precision and adaptability, including one-off custom assemblies and new product introductions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment; suggest and implement improvements to keep machines reliable and efficient.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, machines, and processes to support scaling production.
• Modify and adapt equipment or processes to meet unique build requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements aimed at reducing cycle time, improving consistency, and raising product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D on prototypes and pilot builds, providing hands-on feedback to refine designs for manufacturability.

Required skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, machines, and processes.
• Problem-solving mindset: able to diagnose issues, think on your feet, and create practical solutions.
• Preferred: background in small-scale manufacturing, prototyping, or other hands-on technical environments (e.g. maker, technician, machinist, or fabrication experience).
• Able to meet production deadlines while meeting quality standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete digital forms or reports.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-focused mindset.

Work Environment:

• Air-Conditioned Environment
• Casual
• Fast paced
• Interesting, with lots of variety
• Area of work – Close to US1 and 192, near downtown Melbourne
• Opportunities for overtime are available
• Probationary period: 3 months

Benefits:

• 8 holiday days (5 fixed and 3 floating)
• 20 PTO days
• 401k
• Stock Options