Additive Manufacturing Technician

DEEP Manufacturing Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus – Performance related bonus scheme

Pension - 9% employer contribution

Annual Leave – 25 days

Free lunch and breakfast

Job summary

A pioneering manufacturing company based in Bristol is seeking to enhance their engineering team. The ideal candidate will prepare machines for builds, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure that all manufacturing specifications are met. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and performance bonuses alongside additional benefits like a 9% pension contribution and free meals on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies such as DED-arc/laser.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for builds and support the engineering team.
• Ensure machine parameters meet production specifications.
• Document deviations in the manufacturing process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical problem solving

Effective teamwork and communication

Education

Core GCSEs or equivalent

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for builds, carry out calibrations and conduct routine maintenance, resolve machine build issues, and support the engineering team to recover build failures to minimise scrap.
• Ensure machine parameters meet part production specifications prior to manufacturing.
• Operate and monitor machines performance during the manufacturing process to ensure key parameters are maintained.
• Identify and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise during the printing process and inform the AM Supervisor.
• Conduct regular quality checks on the printed parts to ensure surface quality and dimensional accuracy before dispatch to the next operation.
• Follow established quality control procedures to ensure the manufactured parts meet specifications and quality standards.
• Document and report any deviations or non-conformities in the manufacturing process or finished products.
• Evaluate the assigned schedule and where potential delays are foreseen, ensure timely communication to shift lead(s), supporting alternative plans that minimise the effect on delivery.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team or equipment suppliers for complex repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Work to standard operating procedures whilst maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping standards within the workplace.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for oneself and colleagues.
• Support and encourage team working across the shift and shift patterns.
• Work efficiently within manufacturing as part of an established team.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. Providing feedback and suggestions for process improvements to the AM Supervisor and engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Core GCSEs or equivalent. Technical certification or vocational training in manufacturing or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in engineering, with a focus on production and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of various additive manufacturing technologies such as DED-arc/laser and post processing techniques such as machining and NDT.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow precise instructions and procedures.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot minor technical issues independently.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work well within a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Certification in additive manufacturing technologies or welding processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software for production planning and inventory management.
• Previous experience of welding / fabrication is desirable.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and practices in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in additive manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards relevant to industry related manufacturing (e.g., ASME, ISO, DNV).
• Strong MS Office skills.

What\u2019s in it for you

• Salary – competitive
• Bonus – Performance related bonus scheme
• Pension - 9% employer contribution with an optional employee contribution
• Annual Leave – 25 days, plus statutory holidays
• Working Hours – Shift work
• Lunch – Free lunch and breakfast provided onsite alongside snacks

Who we are

DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We\'re doing this by advancing ocean exploration through the development of new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods of time.

95% of the ocean is unexplored. Countless discoveries are waiting to be made, and knowledge gained, that will benefit our planet and all of humanity. The challenge is access, and that\'s where DEEP comes in. We\'re building subsea human habitats to enable research at depth and increase our understanding of the ocean, so we can help protect it.

DEEP Manufacturing

DEEP Manufacturing, based in Avonmouth (Bristol) offers advanced manufacturing capabilities and expertise in large-format metal additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and material testing. Our advanced manufacturing facilities include a state-of-the-art robotics suite, offering 3D printing services and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) capabilities which means we can deliver manufacturing projects in less time and at lower costs compared to traditional manufacturing processes.

Working at DEEP

We\'re a team of highly experienced engineering, operations and safety experts, with a funding model that allows us the freedom to think long term and pursue our mission without traditional restraints. We want to drive progress at the forefront of deep-sea innovation and discovery to become stewards of the ocean and reshape our relationship with our planet.

As an organization with multi-generational objectives and ambitious goals, the values we bring to work every day are critical:

Be Curious – Find a better way and ask why not? Answers are easy, questions are hard – ask original questions and be a curiosity catalyst!

Be Exceptional – It will take the most intelligent, talented and creative people on the planet working together to achieve DEEP\'s mission. Get it done, be relentless in your pursuit of excellence, and demand excellence from everyone.

Be Fearless – No one has done this on the scale we\u2019re doing it before. Impossible things must be done for the first time. We are the team pushing boundaries!

Be Good – Cultivate passion and thrive together. Be safe, take intelligent risks, but never compromise the safety of the team – ever!

At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating technology that makes a meaningful impact on humanity, our oceans and planet.

What\u2019s in it for you

• Salary – competitive
• Bonus – Performance related bonus scheme
• Pension - 9% employer contribution with an optional employee contribution
• Annual Leave –25 days, plus statutory holidays
• Lunch –Free lunch and breakfast provided onsite alongside snacks

About DEEP Manufacturing

We are a pioneering startup specialising in WAAM technology. We produce low-volume, large-scale, high integrity metal components for safety critical applications across defence, aerospace, marine, offshore and energy sectors. Our mission is to transform traditional manufacturing through advanced additive processes, ensuring quality, innovation and sustainability.

Based at our offices in Avonmouth, DEEP Manufacturing\'s capability enables the production of complex, large format components with significantly reduced lead times and material waste compared to traditional forging and casting.

Scale. Quality. Speed.

These principles guide how we design, manufacture and deliver. We combine industrial-scale capability with uncompromising quality standards and rapid delivery to transform how large metal components are made.

About DEEP

DEEP is an international design and engineering company on a mission to make humans aquatic. We\'re doing this by advancing ocean exploration through the development of new technologies that will enable humans to live and work in underwater environments for longer periods of time.

95% of the ocean is unexplored. Countless discoveries are waiting to be made and knowledge gained that will benefit our planet and all of humanity. The challenge is access and that\'s where DEEP comes in. We\'re building subsea human habitats to enable research at depth and increase our understanding of the ocean so we can help protect it.

DEEP Manufacturing was created to support DEEP\'s mission: using WAAM technology to overcome the long lead times associated with traditional casting and forging.

Working at DEEP

We\'re a team of highly experienced engineering, operations and safety experts, with a funding model that allows us the freedom to think long term and pursue our mission without traditional restraints. We want to drive progress at the forefront of deep-sea innovation and discovery to become stewards of the ocean and reshape our relationship with our planet.

As an organization with multi-generational objectives and ambitious goals, the values we bring to work every day are critical:

Be Curious – Find a better way and ask why not? Answers are easy, questions are hard – ask original questions and be a curiosity catalyst!

Be Exceptional – It will take the most intelligent, talented and creative people on the planet working together to achieve DEEP\'s mission. Get it done, be relentless in your pursuit of excellence, and demand excellence from everyone.

Be Fearless – No one has done this on the scale we\u2019re doing it before. Impossible things must be done for the first time. We are the team pushing boundaries!

Be Good – Cultivate passion and thrive together. Be safe, take intelligent risks, but never compromise the safety of the team – ever!

At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating technology that makes a meaningful impact on humanity, our oceans and planet.