Shift Lead: Additive Manufacturing Technician

Deep Manufacturing Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

9% pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Shift work

Job summary

DEEP Manufacturing, based in Avonmouth (Bristol), seeks a Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician to supervise on-shift operations for DED-arc production. You will lead a team, operate equipment, ensure quality, and drive safety and efficiency across production stages.

The role emphasizes shift-based leadership, compliance with SOPs, collaboration with engineers, and continuous capability development within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in additive manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a shift-based supervisory role.
• Knowledge of DED-arc technology or welding processes.
• Knowledge of quality control principles in manufacturing.
• Experience of working within regulated industries.
• Strong team management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts to support 24/7 production operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of additive manufacturing technicians on shift, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and bias to action.
• Oversee and operate the DED-arc equipment and processes, monitoring build progress and production performance throughout the shift, ensuring compliance with production drawings, work instructions and process parameters.
• Ensure all quality procedures for the manufacturing of components are strictly adhered to, including component re-work and repairs, escalating technical, quality or safety concerns where necessary.
• Conduct detailed shift handovers to the incoming Lead AM Technician, ensuring all relevant information relating to production progress and outstanding actions are effectively communicated and documented.
• Maintain accurate shift records and production reports, ensuring all shift activities are clearly documented in line with the IMS processes to support operational continuity and traceability.
• Promote and endorse good housekeeping through the manufacturing facility.
• Engage with the Manufacturing Engineer for production support and technical assistance.
• Collaborate with the Workshop Manager and Inventory & Logistics Assistant to ensure workstations, consumables, tools and equipment are maintained, stocked, and ready for production activities.
• Collaborate with the Workshop Manager to ensure all maintenance activities are carried out when required.
• Collaborate with the Technical Training Lead to ensure training programs are up to date and are continually developing.

Skills

2+ years AM experience

Shift leadership

DED-arc knowledge

Quality control

Regulated industries

Team management

Communication

Safety culture

Welding knowledge

Flexibility to shifts

Job description

DEEP Manufacturing, based in Avonmouth (Bristol), seeks a Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician to supervise on-shift operations for DED-arc production. You will lead a team, operate equipment, ensure quality, and drive safety and efficiency across production stages.

The role emphasizes shift-based leadership, compliance with SOPs, collaboration with engineers, and continuous capability development within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.