Additive Manufacturing Technician

precisionresource; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Flexible holidays

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Precision Resource in Huntington Beach, California, seeks an Additive Technician for the 3rd shift (10:00pm–6:30am) to operate and support metal additive manufacturing equipment, including LPBF systems, for prototypes and production parts.

You will handle metal powders safely, monitor builds, and work with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to improve manufacturability while adhering to safety protocols and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass respirator fit test by a qualified professional.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to safely handle metal powders and operate manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor metal additive manufacturing equipment (LPBF or related).
• Handle metal powders per safety, contamination, and traceability rules.
• Monitor build progress and respond to alarms or deviations.
• Flip builds and perform post-processing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to optimize builds.
• Ensure safety procedures for combustible powders, PPE, ventilation, cleanliness, and hazardous materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Powder handling

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LPBF systems

Job description

Dependable. Detail Oriented. Focused. Mechanically Inclined.

Our California division, located in Huntington Beach, is hiring an Additive Technician for 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am).

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. Bring your manufacturing skills to a role that has direct impact on delivering cutting edge technology to our global customer base.

Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers. At Precision Resource Huntington Beach, we don’t just manufacture parts—we help shape the future of automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, and firearms/weapons industries. From cutting-edge additive manufacturing and complex 5-axis machining to assembly and fine blanking, our advanced capabilities make us a trusted partner for some of the most demanding applications in the world.

Precision Resource offers:

• Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees

Summary

The additive technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and supporting metal additive manufacturing equipment used to produce prototypes, production components, and complex precision parts. This role supports the full additive manufacturing process, including machine setup, powder handling, build execution, post-processing, and quality inspection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and monitor metal additive manufacturing equipment, including laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) or related systems
• Handle and manage metal powers in accordance with safety, contamination, control, and material traceability requirements
• Monitor build progress and respond to machine alarms or process deviations
• Flip builds and perform post-processing activities
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to optimize builds and improve manufacturability
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures related to combustible metal powders, PPE usage, ventilation systems, cleanliness, and hazardous material handling
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of additive manufacturing equipment and work areas

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass the respirator fit test by a qualified medical professional
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to safely handle metal powders and operate specialized manufacturing equipment

Salary range - $18 - $24/hour.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.