Additive Manufacturing Operator (morning shift)

Alloyed Limited; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloyed Limited is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Operator for our Abingdon facility. The role focuses on producing and processing high-performance metal parts, with training provided as needed.

You will work closely with engineers and technicians to ensure work aligns with schedules, and you will help tackle technical challenges quickly in a fast-moving, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Organised and able to work independently, but also to collaborate with a diverse, fast-moving team.
• Experience working in a precision engineering environment.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operating metal additive manufacturing equipment.
• Operating post-processing machinery, such as heat treatment equipment and wire-EDMs.
• Communicating with production management and engineers to understand their needs, scheduling and performing work accordingly.
• Participating in the development and improvement of the company’s in-house capabilities.
• Maintaining good health and safety practices.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Independent and collaborative

Precision engineering experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture‑funded company built with world‑class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best‑equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting‑edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

Alloyed is seeking a motivated individual to join its energetic, growing team as an Additive Manufacturing Operator, where your main responsibility will be to produce and process a variety of high‑performance metal parts.

You will work closely with engineers and technicians, ensuring that the work is carried out according to schedule and that technical challenges are quickly tackled.

You will be based at our Abingdon facility. Training will be provided where required.

Normal working hours 6am - 2.30pm.

Responsibilities

• Operating metal additive manufacturing equipment.
• Operating post‑processing machinery, such as heat treatment equipment and wire‑EDMs.
• Communicating with production management and engineers to understand their needs, scheduling and performing work accordingly.
• Participating in the development and improvement of the company’s in‑house capabilities.
• Maintaining good health and safety practices.

Essential skills

• Hands‑on attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Organised and able to work independently, but also to collaborate with a diverse, fast‑moving team.
• Experience working in a precision engineering environment.
• High level of attention to detail.

Desired skills

• Experience with metal additive manufacturing (ideally Renishaw or EOS machines).
• Willingness to work flexible hours if needed.