Additive Manufacturing Technician
Core
Operate laser powder bed fusion and EDM equipment to produce metal parts, perform post-processing (depowdering, cleaning, finishing), and maintain production schedules.
Role type
Additive Manufacturing Technician (IC)
Builds
Metal parts via laser powder bed fusion and EDM
Domain
Aerospace/Defense manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating laser powder bed fusion equipment, post-processing metal parts, reading mechanical drawings, using precision measuring tools, preventative maintenance, inspecting parts for nonconformances, recording production data in MES
Preferred skills
Operating EDM/CNC/heat treat equipment, GD&T knowledge, working with metal powders and EHS protocols, using ERP systems
Technologies
MES, ERP
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor laser powder bed fusion equipment, perform post-processing tasks including depowdering and surface finishing, conduct preventative maintenance on equipment, inspect parts and document nonconformances, record production activity in MES, manage daily production priorities, collaborate with engineering on build failures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC