Additive Manufacturing Technician
Core
Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment, handle metal powder, and perform post-processing for human-rated space station components.
Role type
Additive Manufacturing Technician
Builds
Hardware components for commercial space stations (Haven Station) and satellite systems
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Space infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Additive manufacturing operations, metal powder handling, post-processing (drilling, grinding, CNC), preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, reading engineering drawings, following detailed procedures
Preferred skills
3+ years in additive manufacturing, aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, metal powder expertise, ability to interpret schematics and work instructions
Technologies
CNC machines, handheld grinders, additive manufacturing printers, metal powder handling systems
Responsibilities
Set up print jobs and verify machine settings, oversee print processes and quality, recover build pauses, safely handle metal powder (sieving, loading, de-powdering), operate post-processing equipment, perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, document build and maintenance activities, support rapid iteration testing
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC