Additive Manufacturing Technician

Cambridge Aerospace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Private medical & dental

Cycle to work

Job summary

Cambridge Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Additive Manufacturing Technician to join the Manufacturing team at a pivotal growth stage. You will operate and maintain industrial polymer 3D printing systems to support prototyping and production activities.

In this role you will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Quality teams to back build execution, post-processing, and basic inspection while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, NVQ, or college qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Production.
• Or equivalent practical industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial polymer 3D printing equipment.
• Load print files into machine software and prepare builds.
• Prepare materials and printers prior to starting jobs.
• Start, monitor, and manage print jobs in line with production schedules.
• Remove completed builds from machines when printing is complete.
• Carry out post-processing activities including support removal, cleaning, sanding, trimming, and bead blasting.
• Perform basic visual inspections and dimensional checks using simple measuring tools.
• Identify and report defects, machine issues, or process concerns to engineers or supervisors.
• Keep machines, tools, and work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance tasks in line with instructions and procedures.
• Follow all health, safety, quality, and process requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Additive manufacturing basics

Follow work instructions

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Hands-on in production

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ/College in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Machine control software

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on and reliable Additive Manufacturing Technician to join the Manufacturing team at a critical stage in the company’s growth. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining industrial polymer 3D printing equipment to support prototyping and production activities.

The position plays an important part in ensuring printed components are produced safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment and will bring a practical, detail‑focused approach to day‑to‑day production tasks.

You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support build execution, post‑processing, and basic inspection activities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial polymer 3D printing equipment
• Load print files into machine software and prepare builds
• Prepare materials and printers prior to starting jobs
• Start, monitor, and manage print jobs in line with production schedules
• Remove completed builds from machines when printing is complete
• Carry out post‑processing activities including support removal, cleaning, sanding, trimming, and bead blasting
• Perform basic visual inspections and dimensional checks using simple measuring tools
• Identify and report defects, machine issues, or process concerns to engineers or supervisors
• Keep machines, tools, and work areas clean, organised, and safe
• Carry out routine machine maintenance tasks in line with instructions and procedures
• Follow all health, safety, quality, and process requirements

Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or workshop environment
• Basic understanding of additive manufacturing or 3D printing processes
• Ability to follow work instructions, technical procedures, and production plans
• Good attention to detail and quality awareness
• Comfortable using computers and machine control software
• Willingness to work hands‑on in a production setting

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating industrial polymer 3D printing equipment
• Experience with post‑processing or finishing plastic or polymer parts
• Background in engineering, prototyping, aerospace, defence, motorsport, or product development environments
• Experience working within regulated or quality‑controlled manufacturing settings

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, organised, and safety‑conscious
• Practical and methodical approach to work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and processes

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, NVQ, or college qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Production
• Or equivalent practical industry experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Private Medical & Dental
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low‑cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.

We’re building low‑cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.

We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers and technicians to prosecute the mission.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.