LPBF Additive Manufacturing Technician
Core
Operating metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines to produce flight and defense hardware, managing the full build lifecycle from preparation to post-processing.
Role type
LPBF Additive Manufacturing Technician
Builds
Mission-critical metal components for defense and aerospace
Domain
Defense and Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
LPBF machine operation, powder handling and safety, build preparation and support design, post-processing (depowdering, stress relief), preventive maintenance, failure analysis, EN9100 documentation
Preferred skills
Experience in aerospace/defense/medical/energy, ISO 13485 environment knowledge
Technologies
EOS, SLM/Nikon, Trumpf, Renishaw, Colibrium Additive
Responsibilities
Run LPBF machines including setup, monitoring, and shutdown; prepare builds with orientation and support checks; manage powder sieving, storage, and traceability; perform depowdering, stress relief, and support removal; conduct filter changes, cleaning, and first-level maintenance; recover from build failures; document builds and non-conformities per EN9100
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
