Additive Manufacturing Operator (morning shift)

Alloyed; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloyed, based near Oxford, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Operator for its Abingdon facility to produce and process high‑performance metal parts. You’ll work with engineers and technicians, ensuring tasks align with schedules and are executed efficiently.

Training is provided where needed, with early shifts (6am–2:30pm) to support production goals. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement, precision, and safety in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, contributing to continuous capability

Qualifications

• Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn.
• Organised and able to work independently, but also to collaborate with a diverse 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

Organised

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Experience in precision engineering

Tools

Renishaw machines

EOS machines

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.

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company of around 200 world-class Metallurgists, Mechanical Engineers, Technicians, and Software Developers working across offices in the UK and worldwide, building the future of advanced metal components.

We use proprietary software packages and extensive experimental facilities to 3D-print metal components better and faster than anyone else.