3D Print Farm Operator / Print Lab Supervisor

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking a remote, part‑time 3D Print Farm Operator to manage fleets of FDM and resin printers, optimize slicer settings, and troubleshoot issues. You will ensure quality parts and efficient workflows while coordinating with project timelines.

This role offers hourly pay between $20 and $60, and requires hands‑on print‑farm experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work remotely across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining 3D printer fleets.
• Ability to refine slicer settings for diverse shapes and materials.
• Diagnose and document print failures with reliable fixes.
• Manage filaments and resins to prevent contamination.
• Organize print queues to meet delivery timelines.
• Inspect parts for surface finish and dimensional accuracy.
• Provide clear written feedback on workflows and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fleets of FDM and resin printers.
• Create and refine slicer settings using Cura/PrusaSlicer/Chitubox.
• Diagnose and fix recurring print failures; document root causes.
• Store, dry, condition, and manage printing materials.
• Organize print queues around timelines and machine availability.
• Inspect parts for quality and tolerances.
• Suggest process improvements for print farms and labs.
• Provide structured feedback on workflows.

Skills

3D printer operations

Printer fleet management

Troubleshooting

Slicer optimization

Quality inspection

Documentation & feedback

Tools

Cura

PrusaSlicer

Chitubox

Job description

3D Print Farm Operator / Print Lab Supervisor

Operate FDM and resin printer fleets, refine slicer settings, troubleshoot failures, and inspect finished parts. This remote contractor role pays $20 to $60 per hour and requires hands‑on print‑farm experience.

Remote Hourly · $20–$60/hr

$20–$60/hr

Compensation

Contract, part‑time

Engagement

Remote

Location

Posted

Open in 52 countries

United States + more

• Algeria
• Argentina
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Denmark
• Egypt
• France
• Germany
• Ghana
• Greece
• India
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lebanon
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Netherlands
• Nigeria
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Palestine
• Peru
• Philippines
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam

The work

You will support AI training by applying practical 3D print‑farm knowledge to technical workflows and proposed improvements. The work combines printer operations, production planning, troubleshooting, quality checks, and clear written feedback.

• Operate and maintain fleets of FDM and resin 3D printers.
• Create and refine slicer settings for different shapes, materials, and performance goals using tools such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Chitubox.
• Diagnose recurring print failures, find root causes, and document reliable fixes.
• Store, dry, condition, change, and manage filament and resin while preventing contamination and reducing waste.
• Organize print queues around delivery timelines, machine availability, and project requirements.
• Inspect parts for surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical integrity using accepted quality‑control standards.
• Assess process improvements and technical fixes for print farms, service bureaus, makerspaces, and academic labs.
• Provide structured feedback on workflows and recommended technical improvements.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote contractor opportunity with part‑time employment classification.

• Pay: $20 to $60 per hour.
• Work arrangement: Remote contractor role.
• Location: Open to candidates in the listed countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Language: Professional fluency in English.
• Experience managing a fleet of 3D printers in a print farm, makerspace, university lab, or service bureau.
• Strong command of FDM and resin hardware, slicing workflows, and related printer software.
• Experience optimizing slicer profiles across materials and applications.
• Experience storing, drying, conditioning, and changing printing materials while preventing contamination.
• Careful part inspection, dimensional measurement, quality reporting, and technical documentation skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication for explaining root causes, judgments, and recommended fixes.
• Helpful background includes print‑farm automation, remote monitoring, scalable workflow improvement, production scheduling, and finished‑part quality checks.

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