Additive Manufacturing Lab Technician (Onsite)

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement match

Generous paid leave

Holiday breaks

Health plans

Job summary

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research (IALR) invites applications for the NASAM training support role in Danville, VA. The position focuses on maintaining efficient additive manufacturing lab operations, assisting instructors, and ensuring safety and readiness for defense-related educational programs.

The role requires hands-on AM experience, CAD and slicing proficiency, and the ability to work in a military-leaning environment, with opportunities for growth and collaboration across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience using slicing software (Cura, Insite preferred).
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and DFAM principles.
• Military or Dept of War manufacturing experience desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day additive manufacturing lab operations.
• Operate metal and polymer additive manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare machines for builds, including setup, material loading, and parameter verification.
• Monitor active print jobs and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform post-processing tasks and basic inspection.
• Assist the Lead Instructor during hands-on training.
• Maintain documentation of builds, materials, and machine usage.
• Help manage inventory of materials, tools, and supplies.
• Conduct routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
• Ensure safety compliance in military/defense environments.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab space.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

CAD software

Slicing software

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

Cura

Insite

Job description

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research (IALR) invites applications for the NASAM training support role in Danville, VA. The position focuses on maintaining efficient additive manufacturing lab operations, assisting instructors, and ensuring safety and readiness for defense-related educational programs.

The role requires hands-on AM experience, CAD and slicing proficiency, and the ability to work in a military-leaning environment, with opportunities for growth and collaboration across