Additive Manufacturing Technician

Motive Workforce; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician to support the production of metal components for high-tech applications. You will operate EOS and SLM systems, perform setup, monitor builds, handle powders, and perform post-processing and inspection.

The role requires strict adherence to safety, quality, and traceability procedures, with collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Operate metal additive equipment per process instructions.
• Ensure full traceability of powders and parts.
• Follow safety and powder-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal additive manufacturing equipment and perform setup.
• Monitor builds and adjust schedules.
• Handle metal powders safely and track materials.
• Remove supports and perform post-processing.
• Inspect parts and document results.
• Troubleshoot issues and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Maintain clean and safe production environment.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Machine setup

Quality traceability

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Tools

EOS M290

EOS M4K

SLM 280

SLM NXG

Job description

We are seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician to support the production of metal additive manufactured components for aerospace, defense, and other highly technical applications. This is a hands‑on manufacturing position responsible for operating and maintaining metal additive manufacturing equipment, supporting build preparation and post-processing, safely handling metal powders, and maintaining part and material traceability.

What You\'ll Do

• Operate metal additive manufacturing equipment, including EOS M290, EOS M4K, SLM 280, and SLM NXG systems.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, operation, and routine maintenance.
• Monitor additive builds and respond to production requirements based on machine schedules.
• Safely handle metal powder, including sieving, sampling, loading, cleaning, and material tracking.
• Remove build supports from printed components.
• Perform self-inspection of parts and components.
• Maintain full traceability of powders, materials, and manufactured parts.
• Document procedures, build information, and test results.
• Use hand, pneumatic, and power tools during manufacturing and post-processing activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support corrective actions for failed builds or process problems.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Follow aerospace and defense quality requirements, safety procedures, and powder‑handling protocols.
• Support continuous improvement of additive manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.