Additive Manufacturing Technician

Enterprise Recruitment Limited; Otley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Limited is seeking a reliable, detail-focused Manufacturing Technician to join a fast-growing defence engineering start-up in the UK. You will operate industrial polymer 3D printing equipment to support prototyping and production, contributing to high-quality components within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, loading print files, monitoring jobs, and performing post-processing and inspections to ensure adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or workshop environment.
• Basic understanding of additive manufacturing or 3D printing processes.
• Capable of following technical instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial polymer 3D printing equipment to produce components.
• Load print files, start and monitor print jobs, ensure safe and efficient production.
• Carry out post-processing (support removal, cleaning, sanding, trimming, bead blasting) and basic inspections.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

3D printing knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Hands-on mindset

Tools

Machine control software

Job description

This is a critical, hands-on opportunity for a reliable and detail-focused Manufacturing Technician to join one of Europes fastest-growing defence engineering start-ups. The company has secured over £300 million in funding, has already grown to more than 250 employees, and operates from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities. You will play an important role in operating industrial polymer 3D printing equipment and supporting both prototyping and production activities within a fast-paced, quality-focused manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation at an important stage of its development, working with advanced manufacturing technology and contributing to the production of cutting-edge defence systems. As an Additive Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for setting up and operating industrial polymer 3D printing equipment to produce high-quality components. This will involve preparing machines and materials, loading print files, starting and monitoring print jobs, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently. Once printing is complete, you will remove finished builds from the machines and carry out a range of post-processing and finishing activities, including support removal, cleaning, sanding, trimming and bead blasting. You will also perform basic visual inspections and dimensional checks using simple measuring equipment to ensure components meet the required standards. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a manufacturing, production or workshop environment and will be comfortable in a practical, hands-on role. A basic understanding of additive manufacturing or 3D printing processes is highly desirable, along with the ability to follow technical instructions, production plans and established procedures. Experience operating industrial polymer 3D printing equipment or carrying out post-processing and finishing of plastic or polymer components would be particularly beneficial. Candidates with backgrounds in engineering, prototyping, aerospace, defence, motorsport or other regulated manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on manufacturing and wants to develop their career within additive manufacturing and advanced production technology.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or workshop environment.
• Basic understanding of additive manufacturing or 3D printing processes.
• Computer literate and comfortable using machine control software.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, procedures and production plans.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Experience with polymer 3D printing or post-processing of plastic components is desirable.

This can be either a contract under IR35 or a permanent position.