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# Manufacturing Operator, 3D Printing at Kalogon, Inc.

- **Company:** Kalogon, Inc.
- **Location:** Melbourne, Australia
- **Compensation:** $17–$18/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kalogon/04eb3cc0-afe5-4353-843c-c5407cfc4655

## 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.

## About Kalogon, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kalogon develops medically-validated smart seating solutions that reduce the stresses of sitting and improve seated health, starting with wheelchair users and expanding into defense and aviation.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Melbourne, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Timothy Balz (CEO), Aaron Jones (Co-Founder & Account Manager), Christian Balcom (Senior Software Developer Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing, with growing presence in defense and aviation seating
- Target customers: B2B (healthcare providers, defense contractors, airlines) and B2C (wheelchair users, clinicians)
- Mission or purpose: “Eliminate the stresses of sitting and improve health through inventive seating solutions.” Vision is to become the trusted leader in seated health, driven by clinical research, deep customer empathy, and rapid product iterations.

## Products & Services
- **[Orbiter Med]**: A Medicare-approved custom wheelchair cushion with smart pressure management. Type: Medical device (hardware + software).
- **[Bondar]**: Back support for wheelchair users. Type: Medical device.
- **[Booster]**: Smart cushion accessory that enhances comfort and protection. Type: Medical device accessory.
- **[Orbiter (original)]**: The first-generation smart cushion, now succeeded by Orbiter Med. Type: Medical device.
- **[Defense/Aviation Seating]**: Custom seating solutions for B-52 and E-4B aircrew under U.S. Air Force SBIR contracts, plus a commercial aviation proof-of-concept. Type: Hardware + service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of USD $12.15 million (as of June 2026), including a $5.8M Series A in June 2026 and multiple seed rounds and grants.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: SeedFundersOrlando (lead seed), United States Air Force (grant), and other undisclosed investors.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 25 employees with a 20% monthly increase in job postings; expanding from medical into defense and aviation; four Medicare-coded products on the market; active hiring for roles in engineering, manufacturing, research, and operations.

## Competitive Advantages
- Patent-pending Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) that dynamically adjusts support surfaces.
- Products are clinically validated and Medicare-approved, providing a regulatory moat.
- Empathy-driven design process that combines clinical research with real-world user feedback.
- Founders with backgrounds at SpaceX and NASA bring deep engineering and lean startup methodology.
- Early traction in regulated industries (healthcare, defense) with government contracts.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling impact globally by entering new verticals (defense, aviation) while deepening the medical seating product line.
- Rapid product iteration based on clinical research and customer feedback.
- Building a lean, fast-moving team that prioritizes user-centered design and regulatory compliance.

## Why Work Here
- Venture-backed startup with a mission to improve quality of life for people who sit for long periods.
- Small, tight-knit team (25 employees) offering significant ownership and impact.
- On-site work in Melbourne, FL, with limited remote flexibility (FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, OR).
- Perks include company equity, generous parental leave, health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, 401(K), and onsite parking.
- Engineering culture rooted in SpaceX/NASA experience; emphasis on lean methodology and empathy-driven design.
- Active hiring for mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, research lead, and revenue operations.

## Sources
1. [kalogon.com/careers](https://www.kalogon.com/careers)
2. [jobs.lever.co/kalogon](https://jobs.lever.co/kalogon)
3. [linkedin.com/company/kalogon](https://linkedin.com/company/kalogon)
4. [builtin.com/company/kalogon](https://builtin.com/company/kalogon)
5. [kalogon.com/about-us-team](https://www.kalogon.com/about-us-team)

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