Additive Manufacturing Technician II/III — LPBF Specialist

Agile Space Industries, Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Flexible Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Agile Space Industries, Inc. is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician II/III to operate and optimize LPBF 3D printers, ensuring quality from setup to post-processing. This role collaborates with engineers and production teams to meet demanding aerospace-grade standards.

The AM Technician will perform routine maintenance, manage powders, and adhere to ISO/AS9100/ITAR requirements while supporting DFAM feedback and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent safety discipline is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating and troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform hands-on maintenance and part finishing.
• Proficiency with GD&T, metrology, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with engineers and production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines, including loading powders, performing quality checks, and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
• Monitor builds, identify and troubleshoot printing defects, and maintain detailed documentation of machine parameters, build records, and part outcomes.
• Conduct safe powder handling, including recovery and sieving, and perform support and build plate removal for printed components as requested.
• Use metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, optical microscopes, and CMMs to measure and verify part quality.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on LPBF machines, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and elevate as needed.
• Manage consumables inventory and ensure proper storage, handling, and traceability of metal powders and related materials.
• Ensure machines and work areas comply with safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with engineers on DFAM feedback, document lessons learned and propose updates to standard operating procedures for process improvement.
• Follow all safety protocols for powder handling, use PPE and environmental controls appropriately, and participate in hazard assessments and emergency training.
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards such as ISO, AS9100, and ITAR, supporting audits and documentation as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

MS Office basics

Tools

GD&T

Metrology

Engineering drawings

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Agile Space Industries, Inc. is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician II/III to operate and optimize LPBF 3D printers, ensuring quality from setup to post-processing. This role collaborates with engineers and production teams to meet demanding aerospace-grade standards.

The AM Technician will perform routine maintenance, manage powders, and adhere to ISO/AS9100/ITAR requirements while supporting DFAM feedback and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent safety discipline is essential.