Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Technician

Tekever; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Private medical insurance

Private dental care

Employee assistance programme

Pension contribution match (10%)

Hybrid working model

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

TEKEVER in Portugal is seeking an enthusiastic Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our Manufacturing team. This hands-on role covers build preparation, setup, and post-processing of AM parts for aerospace and defence systems, working with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Quality.

You will own AM jobs from start to finish, optimize build parameters, investigate failures and help develop new processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial additive manufacturing and 3D printing equipment.
• Practical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and component quality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Methodical approach to production and documentation.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial additive manufacturing equipment (SLS, polymer-based).
• Prepare, set up and execute AM builds.
• Prepare build files, optimise orientation and maximise utilisation.
• Manage material and powder preparation, handling and traceability.
• Depowder, clean and post-process components.
• Inspect components and identify defects or issues.
• Maintain production, machine and material records.
• Support prototype, R&D and production programmes.
• Collaborate with engineers on AM processes and applications.
• Support DfAM activities and develop build parameters.
• Investigate build failures and implement improvements.
• Assist introduction of new AM technologies and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and keep machines production-ready.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and procedures.
• Support FAIRs, NCRs and traceability.
• Identify opportunities to improve utilisation and material efficiency.

Skills

Industrial AM equipment

Manufacturing experience

Engineering drawings

Dimensional tolerances

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

EOS equipment

3D Systems equipment

AM nesting software

CMM/3D scanning

Job description

TEKEVER in Portugal is seeking an enthusiastic Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our Manufacturing team. This hands-on role covers build preparation, setup, and post-processing of AM parts for aerospace and defence systems, working with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Quality.

You will own AM jobs from start to finish, optimize build parameters, investigate failures and help develop new processes.