3D Printer Technician

Born To Play; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BORN TO PLAY in Suffern, NY, is seeking a skilled 3D Printer Technician to maximize uptime across a high-volume printing fleet. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and conduct routine maintenance to keep production on schedule.

The role demands hands-on mechanical ability, comfort with tools and electromechanical systems, and disciplined adherence to documented processes. On-site work in a fast-paced environment requires reliability, organization, and the ability to learn new equipment

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills.
• Comfort working with tools and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to follow documented processes and learn new equipment quickly.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Suffern, NY.

Responsibilities

• Printer Maintenance & Repair: Respond to printers flagged for pause, repair, or maintenance.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Replace worn or failed components (nozzles, extruders, belts, sensors, etc.).
• Install approved hardware upgrades and system improvements.
• Return printers to service quickly and consistently.
• Apply standardized fixes to recurring maintenance issues across the fleet.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electromechanical skills

Independent worker

Detail-oriented

Process adherence

Tools

Bambu Lab printers

Job description

Born to Play operates a high-volume 3D printing facility utilizing Bambu Lab printers and primarily PLA and PETG materials. We are seeking a skilled, hands-on 3D Printer Technician to ensure maximum equipment uptime to ensure an efficient daily production schedule.

In this role, you will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and carry out routine and preventive maintenance across a large fleet of printers. This position is ideal for someone mechanically inclined who enjoys working directly with tools, troubleshooting equipment, and keeping a production environment running efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

Printer Maintenance & Repair

• Respond to printers flagged for pause, repair, or maintenance
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Replace worn or failed components (nozzles, extruders, belts, sensors, etc.)
• Install approved hardware upgrades and system improvements
• Return printers to service quickly and consistently
• Apply standardized fixes to recurring maintenance issues across the fleet

Production Equipment Support

• Assist with basic maintenance of packaging equipment or other auxiliary machinery
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and functional repair and maintenance areas

Tools, Parts & Inventory

• Manage and maintain tools, spare parts, and replacement components
• Track part usage and report low inventory or upcoming needs
• Ensure tools and equipment remain properly maintained and ready for use

Qualifications

Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills
• Comfort working with tools and electromechanical systems
• Ability to follow documented processes and learn new equipment quickly
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work on-site in Suffern, NY

Preferred

• Experience with Bambu Lab 3D printers (strong plus)
• Background in maintaining production equipment or machinery
• Familiarity with common 3D printing maintenance practices
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, or technical maintenance environments