The 3D Printing Technician is responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining our fleet of industrial 3D printers. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-consistency output, performing routine and specialized equipment maintenance, and integrating printing workflows into our broader manufacturing operations.

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• Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor consumer and industrial 3D printers, including Delta, Cartesian, and Core XY, to produce high-quality components.
• Maintenance & Calibration: Perform regular and specialized maintenance, including nozzle and screw cleaning and extruder replacement to ensure optimal machine performance.
• CAD Slicing & Print Optimization: Process CAD files and generate optimized toolpaths tailored for specific printer architectures (Delta, Cartesian, Core XY). Select appropriate material profiles and adjust advanced slicing parameters to meet strict dimensional and structural requirements. 
• Workflow Management: Track manufacturing progress by logging actual versus estimated labor hours using the ERP system.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous quality control inspections on all printed parts to identify defects and ensure adherence to strict technical specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous cross-training programs to mitigate production risks and maintain highly consistent printing standards across the team.

• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree or technical certification in Additive Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Proven hands-on experience operating and maintaining consumer and/or industrial-grade 3D printers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot hardware and perform routine extruder and nozzle maintenance.
• Familiarity with tracking labor and materials within an ERP system.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues using a multimeter.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• 1-5 years of work experience in 3D printing

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in excess of 8 hours per day and 5 days per week.  Willing to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends, if required.

Demand - Frequency 

• Ability to push/lift 75 pounds  
• Ability to climb ladders  
• Frequent bending at the waist, standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, walking, and crouching as the job may require for long periods of time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – Occasionally. 
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures  
• Working in high noise levels requiring hearing protection - Occasionally
• Working around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning fluids, paints
• Use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate – Frequently.
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequently. 
• Talk and hear – Frequently. 
• Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust – Constant.

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• Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employee coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Dependents: 50% coverage for employee dependents' insurance.