Additive Manufacturing Technician - 1st shift

1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6:00am - 2:30pm, OT as needed
What You Will Do:

• Communicate with design personnel the necessary input parameters for CAD models into the additive manufacturing equipment and instructing them on how and when improvements can be made.
• Utilize the additive manufacturing computer systems to construct the build and make any required adjustments to dimensionally correct and/or cosmetically improve the end product as needed on all additive manufacturing equipment.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all of the equipment in this area.
• Communicate with technical support personnel at the various vendors to resolve problems or install system enhancements.
• Train other operators on the additive manufacturing equipment and secondary processes. Perform secondary processing of components. This may include filing, metal finishing, machining, or other techniques that may be necessary to produce a end product with the required surface finish and appearance.
• Order and maintain inventory of all materials used and other related supplies.
• Perform quality testing (eg. hardness and tensile) on a daily basis and analyze this data to determine adjustments to the additive manufacturing machines to ensure consistent quality.
• Work closely with upstream & downstream customers (eg. R&D, Production Scheduling) to ensure production meets demand.

• High school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years related manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of inspection equipment, blueprint reading, and GDT
• Formal CAD training, including 3D design and surfacing
• CNC programming and machining

• Experience preferred in powder and support structure removal processes and equipment
• One (1) plus year of experience with CAD operations.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• 1 year of 3D Printing

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.