Additive Manufacturing Technician

Tekever Corporation; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution up to 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

TEKEVER in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our growing Manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role covering from build prep to finished components for aerospace and defence systems.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Design, and Quality, optimise build parameters, handle materials, and ensure compliance with our quality procedures. The role supports a flexible hybrid model at our UK sites, including Bristol, with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial additive manufacturing / 3D printing equipment.
• Practical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and component quality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A methodical approach to production and documentation.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing equipment, including SLS and polymer-based systems.
• Prepare, set up and execute additive manufacturing builds.
• Prepare build files, optimise component orientation and maximise build utilisation.
• Manage material and powder preparation, handling and traceability.
• Depowder, clean and post-process manufactured components.
• Inspect components and identify manufacturing defects or dimensional issues.
• Maintain accurate production, machine and material records.
• Support prototype, R&D and production programmes.
• Work with engineers to develop new additive manufacturing processes and applications.
• Support Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) activities.
• Help develop build parameters and manufacturing processes for new components.
• Investigate build failures and implement improvements.
• Support the introduction of new additive manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, carry out routine operator maintenance and ensure machines remain production-ready.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality, safety and manufacturing procedures.
• Support FAIRs, inspection documentation, NCRs and full component traceability.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine utilisation, build quality, repeatability and material efficiency.

Skills

Industrial AM / 3D printing

Manufacturing experience

Engineering drawings

Dimensional tolerances

Attention to detail

Production documentation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

CMM inspection

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges - from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments - whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future - TEKEVER is the place for you.

Mission

We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically capable Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our growing Manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on role where you will help establish and operate TEKEVER's additive manufacturing capability, supporting everything from rapid prototypes and engineering development through to production components for our Aerospace and Defence systems.

You will take ownership of additive manufacturing jobs from build preparation through to finished component, working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Quality.

If you enjoy solving manufacturing problems, working with advanced technology and seeing an idea turn into a physical component, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Role & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing equipment, including SLS and polymer-based systems.
• Prepare, set up and execute additive manufacturing builds.
• Prepare build files, optimise component orientation and maximise build utilisation.
• Manage material and powder preparation, handling and traceability.
• Depowder, clean and post-process manufactured components.
• Inspect components and identify manufacturing defects or dimensional issues.
• Maintain accurate production, machine and material records.
• Support prototype, R&D and production programmes.
• Work with engineers to develop new additive manufacturing processes and applications.
• Support Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) activities.7
• Help develop build parameters and manufacturing processes for new components.
• Investigate build failures and implement improvements.
• Support the introduction of new additive manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, carry out routine operator maintenance and ensure machines remain production-ready.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality, safety and manufacturing procedures.
• Support FAIRs, inspection documentation, NCRs and full component traceability.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine utilisation, build quality, repeatability and material efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working with industrial additive manufacturing / 3D printing equipment.
• Practical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and component quality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A methodical approach to production and documentation.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Desirable

• SLS additive manufacturing, particularly PA12.
• EOS, 3D Systems or similar industrial AM equipment.
• Additive manufacturing build preparation and nesting software.
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM).
• Aerospace or defence manufacturing.
• AS9100 / AS9102.
• FAIR production.
• GD&T.
• CMM or 3D scanning inspection.
• CNC machining.
• MRP/ERP systems and digital manufacturing traceability.
• Metallic additive manufacturing.

What we have to offer you

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

Do you want to know more about us?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/