Additive Manufacturing Technician

NordSpace Corp.; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corp. is expanding its Additive Manufacturing team in Ontario and seeks qualified Additive Manufacturing Technicians. You will own the hands-on operation of metal LPBF systems and manage the full build cycle—from file prep to post‑processing and inspection.

Collaboration with design engineers and the manufacturing team is essential to develop and refine build processes. The role involves handling metal powders safely, maintaining equipment, and ensuring build traceability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Manufacturing Technology, Materials Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgy, or a related program.
• Hands-on LPBF experience preferred; experience with DED, EBM or binder jetting is a plus.
• Knowledge of metal powder handling, safety, and management; familiarity with aerospace quality systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate LPBF metal 3D printing systems through the full build cycle, including file review, machine setup, powder loading, print execution, and post‑processing.
• Develop and refine build procedures and parameters for alloys (Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, aluminium).
• Manage metal powder lifecycle, safety, inventory, and lot traceability; ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Perform or coordinate post‑processing, inspection, and dimensional verification per drawings and GD&T.
• Maintain LPBF equipment, run preventive maintenance, and support process development with QA and engineering.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Quality documentation

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Manufacturing Technology or related

Tools

Build preparation software

Job description

Engineering Full Time Ontario $50,000 - $100,000 CAD per year

NordSpace (https://nordspace.com) is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space. NordSpace is committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of the most ambitious aerospace projects with the most ambitious team. With divisions spanning everything fromspace robotics to satellites torockets,NordSpace is driven to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.

About the Role

We are building the hardware that gets us to space, and we're growing our Additive Manufacturing team to help us get there. We're hiring Additive Manufacturing Technicians at every level, wherever you are on your career trajectory, we want to hear from you. Apply once and we will match you to the level that best fits your experience.

As an Additive Manufacturing Technician you'll own the hands‑on operation ofNordSpace'smetal additive manufacturing capability, with primary focus on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems. You'll be involved in and responsible for the full build cycle, from file preparation and machine setup through printing, powder management, part removal, post‑processing, and inspection. Working closely with design engineers and the broader manufacturing team, you will develop and refine build processes, maintain equipment, manage metal powder inventory and safety, and produce flight‑quality metal components for the Tundra launch vehicle and space systems programs.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate LPBF metal 3D printing systems through the full build cycle: file review, machine setup, powder loading, atmosphere preparation, print execution, in-process monitoring (melt pool,recoater, oxygen, thermal), and build removal. Prepare build files with design engineers, reviewing part orientation, support strategy, nesting, and laser parameters.
• Develop, document, and refine build procedures and process parameters for different alloys (Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, aluminium) in collaboration with engineering. Support process development including test coupon builds, parameter optimization, density and microstructure evaluation, and mechanical test specimen fabrication.
• Powder Management & Safety:Manage the full metal powder lifecycle: receiving, storage, sieving, recycling, sampling, lot tracking, and disposal. Maintain strict adherence to powder handling safety protocols including PPE, inert atmosphere management, static discharge prevention, and fire/explosion hazard mitigation for reactive metal powders. Track usage, recyclability metrics, and lot traceability for material certification.
• Post-Processing & Inspection:Perform or coordinate post‑build operations including stress relief, heat treatment, part and support removal, surface finishing, bead blasting, and machining preparation. Conduct dimensional inspection using calipers, CMM, or optical scanning, documenting results against engineering drawings and GD&Tspecifications.
• Equipment Maintenance & Workspace:Perform preventive maintenance on LPBF systems (laser optics,recoatercalibration, filters, gas systems, build chamber conditioning), coordinating with the Facility & Equipment Manager and OEM support for major service events. Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑compliant additive manufacturing workspace.
• Quality & Documentation:Maintainfull build traceabilitywithmachine logs, powder lot records, build parameters,monitoringdata, and post‑processing recordsin accordance withNordSpace'squality management system. Collaborate with QA and engineers to disposition non‑conformances and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Manufacturing Technology, Materials Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgy, or a related program. Equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered.
• 0-3 years (Junior), 4-6 years (intermediate), 7-10 years (Senior), 10+ years (Principle) of hands‑on experience operating metal additive manufacturing systems, with direct LPBF experience strongly preferred. Experience with other metal AM processes (DED, EBM, binder jetting) is an asset.
• Practical knowledge of metal powder handling, safety, and management, including experience with reactive alloys (copper,titanium, aluminium). Familiarity with build preparation software.
• Working knowledge of metallurgy fundamentals relevant to AM (heat treatment, residual stress, porosity, microstructure) and post-processing of metal AM parts including support removal, surface finishing, and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings with GD&T, material specifications, and process documents. Familiarity with aerospace quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001) is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, disciplined approach to safety and procedural compliance, and commitment to build quality and material traceability. Comfortable working with fine metal powders and PPE requirements.
• Results‑oriented, brings initiative, and thrives in an environment where additive manufacturing processes are being developed and qualified alongside thehardwarethey produce.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Thank you to all who apply. Candidates who are successfully selected for an interview will be notified by email.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to obtain and maintain a security assessment under the Controlled Goods Program (Defence Production Act) as a condition of their employment.

Compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion, based on job‑related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and education and/or training. NordSpace encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations.

NordSpace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates; all hiring decisions are based on merit and job‑related qualifications, without discrimination on any ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the selection process — please contact [e-mail].