Shift Lead – DED-Arc Additive Manufacturing

DEEP Manufacturing Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension 9% employer contribution

Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

DEEP Manufacturing is seeking a Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician to manage a shift team in Avonmouth. You will actively operate DED-arc equipment, support manufacturing activities, troubleshoot issues and ensure quality and safety compliance across production.

The role requires at least 2 years in additive manufacturing with supervisory experience, and knowledge of DED-arc or welding processes. You will collaborate with engineers and workshop managers to sustain 24/7 production readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in additive manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a shift-based supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of DED-arc technology or welding processes.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and practices in manufacturing.
• Experience of working within regulated industries.
• Strong team management and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.

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. Working closely with the Manufacturing Engineer to ensure compliance.
• 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 & Logistic 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

Team leadership

Additive manufacturing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

DED-arc equipment

Welding processes

Job description

DEEP Manufacturing is seeking a Lead Additive Manufacturing Technician to manage a shift team in Avonmouth. You will actively operate DED-arc equipment, support manufacturing activities, troubleshoot issues and ensure quality and safety compliance across production.

The role requires at least 2 years in additive manufacturing with supervisory experience, and knowledge of DED-arc or welding processes. You will collaborate with engineers and workshop managers to sustain 24/7 production readiness.