Additive Manufacturing Technician – Prototyping Production

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

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.