3D Core Technician

LeClaire Manufacturing Co.; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

LeClaire Manufacturing is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented 3D Core Technician to join our Bettendorf team on the 1st shift. This hands-on role involves cleaning and finishing 3D printed sand cores used in our aluminum casting operations, with training provided.

You will work with hand tools and production equipment, follow clean procedures, maintain a safe workspace, and help ensure quality by inspecting cores for defects.

Qualifications

• No previous 3D printing experience required — we will train the right person.
• Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or other hands-on work experience is helpful but not required.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify visible defects.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a production team.
• Comfortable working with hand tools and production equipment.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and handle materials as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Clean 3D printed sand cores using hand tools, compressed air, vacuums, and other approved cleaning equipment.
• Remove loose and excess sand from printed cores.
• Visually inspect cores for damage, broken features, excess sand, or other defects.
• Carefully handle and move cores to prevent damage during cleaning, inspection, and packaging.
• Follow established cleaning procedures and quality requirements for different core designs.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all company safety procedures and use required PPE.
• Communicate any quality concerns or damaged cores to the appropriate team member.
• Perform other related production duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Dependable

Job description

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3D Core Technician

Full Time Manual Labor Bettendorf, IA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1062

3D Core Technician

LeClaire Manufacturing | Bettendorf, Iowa | 1st Shift

LeClaire Manufacturing is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented 3D Core Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on, entry-level manufacturing position working with 3D printed sand cores used in our aluminum casting operations.

The 3D Core Technician is responsible for cleaning and finishing printed sand cores after the harvesting process and preparing them for the next step in the manufacturing process. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in doing a job correctly, and can carefully handle parts that may be fragile or easily damaged.

What You’ll Do

Clean 3D printed sand cores using hand tools, compressed air, vacuums, and other approved cleaning equipment.

Remove loose and excess sand from printed cores.

Visually inspect cores for damage, broken features, excess sand, or other defects.

Carefully handle and move cores to prevent damage during cleaning, inspection, and packaging.

Follow established cleaning procedures and quality requirements for different core designs.

Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Follow all company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Communicate any quality concerns or damaged cores to the appropriate team member.

Perform other related production duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

No previous 3D printing experience required — we will train the right person.

Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or other hands‑on work experience is helpful but not required.

Good attention to detail and ability to identify visible defects.

Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.

Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Ability to work independently while also being part of a production team.

Comfortable working with hand tools and production equipment.

Ability to safely lift, carry, and handle materials as required by the position.

LeClaire Manufacturing is a family‑owned aluminum foundry and machining company located in Bettendorf, Iowa. For more than 50 years, we’ve built our reputation on quality, innovation, and solving challenging manufacturing problems for customers across a wide range of industries.

Our employees are an important part of our success, and we’re proud to offer opportunities to learn new skills, grow within the company, and build a long‑term career in manufacturing.

We offer competitive wages and rich benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance as well as disability, life insurance, supplemental health benefits, 401(k) with employer match, semi‑annual profit sharing and paid time off.

Join our team and be part of the technology that’s changing how complex aluminum castings are made.