Production Technician (Buffalo, NY)

KAV is seeking a Production Technician in Buffalo, NY, to assemble, inspect, and ship advanced helmets using 3D printing technology. Responsibilities include operating printers, maintaining equipment, and enhancing production processes. Candidates should be detail-oriented, proactive in problem-solving, and possess 3D printing experience. KAV offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment focused on innovation and sustainability.
Our Mission: Step into a new era of helmet technology with KAV, where innovation meets unparalleled safety. Our unique approach combines cutting-edge 3D printing technology with bespoke design, offering unparalleled protection and comfort tailored to each individual's contours. Proudly made in the USA, KAV Helmets epitomize innovation, quality, and a commitment to sustainable, personalized safety gear. Choosing KAV means supporting a brand that values excellence and a better way of doing business, focused on the well-being of our customers and the planet.


Your Role: Assemble, inspect and ship the most advanced helmets in the industry. Operate and maintain 3D printers in order to build the most advanced helmets on the planet.  
Key Responsibilities: Assemble and test helmets for certification and shipment to customersQuality inspection of printed and assembled partsUse hand tools to perform routine maintenance and repair of printers and support equipmentEnhance our existing processes and help to grow our production capabilitiesMaintain the facilities to ensure proper function and operation.Use a variety of software and equipment to improve the printers capabilities and reliabilityUtilize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for auditing and tracking production.
Qualifications:A shared passion for our mission and with it the desire to put all that you love into everything that you do at KAV.Initiative to proactively improve our existing processes and create new ones.Willingness to dive into complex and novel problems and collaborate with others to iterate towards the best solutionMethodical and detail oriented to ensure the quality required for a certified helmet3D printing experience preferredWork closely and seamlessly with team members across the company to insure our customers love our product and our brand. 
What We Offer: The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking company that is revolutionizing the helmet industry and scaling mass customizationFlexible schedule A creative and supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions are valuedCompetitive salary and benefits packageThe chance to make a significant impact on enhancing rider safety and comfort, while also contributing to environmental sustainability  

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.