What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Austin position at Zellerfeld Shoe Company Inc.?
Your mission
As a Maintenance Technician at Zellerfeld, you’ll play a key role in keeping our innovative 3D printing production environment running smoothly. You’ll ensure that machines and support systems are maintained, optimized, and ready to perform. Your work will directly support our mission to redefine how shoes are made—locally, sustainably, and on demand.
Key Responsibilities
Zellerfeld is revolutionizing the footwear industry with the world’s first 3D-printing technology for fully customizable shoes. Our goal is simple: printed shoes on every foot. We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and innovators, questioning the status quo and disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. Backed by founders, influencers, and celebrities who believe in our vision, we’re committed to making a lasting, positive impact—not just on the footwear industry, but on the world.
As a Maintenance Technician at Zellerfeld, you’ll play a key role in keeping our innovative 3D printing production environment running smoothly. You’ll ensure that machines and support systems are maintained, optimized, and ready to perform. Your work will directly support our mission to redefine how shoes are made—locally, sustainably, and on demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on 3D printers, post-processing machines, and facility systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and basic software malfunctions
- Support installation, setup, and testing of new equipment and process improvements
- Maintain accurate documentation of performed work and maintenance schedules
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for technical improvements
- Ensure all safety protocols and quality standards are followed
- Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to support seamless operations
- Solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
- Familiarity with pneumatic systems and basic industrial controls
- Experience with maintenance documentation and basic diagnostic tools
- Proactive and detail-oriented
- Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills
- Reliable team player with a hands-on mentality
- Language: English proficiency required
- Based in Austin or surroundings
- An innovative company with cutting-edge technology in the field of 3D printing.
- A dynamic and motivated team with flat hierarchies.
- Comprehensive training – prior knowledge is not necessarily required.
- Various development opportunities and long-term perspectives.
Zellerfeld is revolutionizing the footwear industry with the world’s first 3D-printing technology for fully customizable shoes. Our goal is simple: printed shoes on every foot. We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and innovators, questioning the status quo and disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. Backed by founders, influencers, and celebrities who believe in our vision, we’re committed to making a lasting, positive impact—not just on the footwear industry, but on the world.