3D Print Farm Operator / Print Lab Supervisor

Frontier AI Lab; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Remotebridge seeks a 3D Print Farm Operator / Print Lab Supervisor for contract work. You will manage remote fleets of FDM and resin printers, optimize slicing profiles, and ensure high-quality outputs to support AI training data.

Strong focus on process discipline and documentation. Responsibilities include monitoring print queues, maintaining materials inventory, performing robust QC, and providing actionable feedback to improve workflows in a distributed lab setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fleet of 3D printers in a lab or service environment.
• Strong command of FDM and resin printer hardware and related software.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex print failures and optimize slicer profiles.
• Experience handling materials storage, drying, and contamination prevention.
• Meticulous part inspection and dimensional measurement using QC standards.
• Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain FDM and resin printer fleets with high uptime.
• Perform advanced slicing and adapt settings for diverse geometries and materials.
• Diagnose print failures and document root causes and fixes.
• Manage filament and resin inventory, storage, drying, and changeovers.
• Oversee print queue organization and prioritize tasks by timelines.
• Conduct rigorous quality control and inspect parts for dimensional accuracy.
• Provide feedback on process improvements for print farm environments.

Skills

Fleet management

3D printing

Slicing software

Quality control

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cura

PrusaSlicer

Chitubox

Job description

Role Title: 3D Print Farm Operator / Print Lab Supervisor

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Our team is engaging 3D Print Farm Operator / Print Lab Supervisor experts to contribute their deep practical knowledge to a specialized customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Operate and maintain FDM and resin printer fleets, ensuring optimal performance and uptime across all units.
• Perform advanced slicing, adapting settings for diverse geometries, materials, and performance outcomes.
• Diagnose and resolve print failures, documenting the root causes and best practices for complex troubleshooting scenarios.
• Manage material inventory, including filament and resin storage, drying, and changeover procedures to minimize contamination and waste.
• Oversee print queue organization, prioritizing assignments based on delivery timelines, machine availability, and project requirements.
• Conduct rigorous quality control and part inspection, applying industry standards to evaluate surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical integrity.
• Assess and provide detailed feedback on process improvements and proposed technical fixes within print farm environments, service bureaus, or academic lab settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fleet of 3D printers in a print farm, makerspace, university lab, or service bureau environment.
• Strong command of FDM and resin printer hardware, slicing software (e.g., Cura, PrusaSlicer, Chitubox), and related digital workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex print failures and optimize slicer profiles for a variety of materials and applications.
• Expertise in handling and conditioning 3D printing materials including proper storage, drying, and contamination prevention techniques.
• Meticulous approach to part inspection, dimensional measurement, and reporting using industry-accepted QC standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with clear, concise technical documentation and feedback capabilities.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with print farm automation systems, remote monitoring tools, and scalable workflow optimization strategies.