Additive Manufacturing Technician

Azoth 3D; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & retirement

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision

3D printing training

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Azoth in Ann Arbor, MI is hiring an Additive Manufacturing Technician to load jobs into 3D printers, post-process parts, and ensure parts meet customer specifications and ship on time. This role spans metal and polymer printing and supports both production and quality control.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, able to work independently, and willing to learn across printing technologies. ITAR/EAR compliance applies; authorized to work in the U.S. preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, mechanically inclined with good dexterity.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow customer specs precisely.
• Willingness to learn across multiple printing technologies.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and work on feet most of the day.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (ITAR/EAR applies).

Responsibilities

• Load jobs into 3D printers and keep equipment operational.
• Clean printers and maintain production readiness.
• De-powder parts in the binder jetting process.
• Mix powders for the printing process.
• Utilize slicing software to create programs for 3D printed parts.
• Operate auxiliary equipment and perform machine maintenance.
• Unload and load compressed gas utilizing forklift.
• Post-process parts: shot-blasting, polishing, depowdering, sintering prep, machining, thread inserts, tapping, dyeing, and assembly.
• Operate quality control and metrology equipment to verify parts meet specifications.
• Print work orders and manage parts through final shipment.
• Ensure shop and equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Able to work independently

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

No degree specified

Tools

3D printing

CAD

Slicing software

Job description

• Reports to: Colin Lilley, Production Manager

• Full Time
• Ann Arbor, MI 48108
• Production
• Reports to: Colin Lilley, Production Manager

About Azoth

Azoth is building the future of metal manufacturing — using metal 3D printing to produce small, complex metal parts that were previously impossible or impractical to make. Our customers span automotive, defense, luxury goods, and medical industries, and they come to us because we can do things no one else can.

We’re a small, ambitious team in Ann Arbor, MI — and we’re growing fast. If you want to work somewhere your contributions matter on day one, where the technology is genuinely cutting-edge, and where the ceiling is high for people who want to grow — this is the place.

Role Summary

The Additive Manufacturing Technician is primarily responsible for loading jobs into 3D printers, post-processing parts, and ensuring parts are manufactured to customer specifications and shipped on time. This role spans both metal and polymer 3D printing and plays a crucial role in ensuring customers get the right part at the right time.

Responsibilities & Duties

Printing & Production

• Load jobs into 3D printers and keep equipment operational
• Clean printers and maintain production readiness
• De-powder parts in the binder jetting process
• Mix powders for the printing process
• Utilize slicing software to create programs for 3D printed parts
• Operate auxiliary equipment and perform machine maintenance
• Unload and load compressed gas utilizing forklift

Post-Processing & Quality

• Post-process parts: shot-blasting, polishing, depowdering, sintering prep, machining, thread inserts, tapping, dyeing, and assembly
• Operate quality control and metrology equipment to verify parts meet specifications
• Print work orders and manage parts through final shipment
• Ensure shop and equipment cleanliness

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work with hands and think mechanically
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and manage time independently
• Able to be on feet most of the day
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (ITAR/EAR applies)

Preferred

• Prior manufacturing experience
• 3D printing experience
• CAD experience
• Eagerness to develop a career in additive manufacturing

What Success Looks Like

• Parts are produced to spec and shipped on time, every time.
• Equipment is kept clean, operational, and ready for production.
• Work orders are tracked accurately from job start to customer shipment.
• You are actively learning and expanding your capabilities across technologies.

Why Azoth?

• Healthcare & retirement savings
• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness
• Training on industry-leading 3D printing equipment
• Career growth into engineering, design & production roles
• Collaborative, high-energy team culture

Growth Path

Over time, the technician is expected to develop competency across all 3D printers, post-processing technologies, and metrology equipment. Opportunities to advance into engineering, design, and production management exist for driven team members.

Team

• Reports to: Colin Lilley (Production Manager)
• Works closely with Applications Engineer
• Works closely with Production Manager

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