Additive Manufacturing Technician - MJF

Empire Group Manufacturing; Attleboro (MA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Empire Group Manufacturing is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician to support our MJF production and post-processing workflow. You will prepare builds, operate printers, manage powders, unpack and depowder, bead blast, dye, and stage parts for inspection and final assembly.

You’ll install heat-set inserts, follow drawings, and help keep a clean, safe production environment. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, shop work, finishing, assembly, or a related hands-on technical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with production equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions consistently.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and track quantities of parts.
• Basic computer skills for job tracking, documentation, and production records.
• Must work safely around powders and industrial machinery.

Responsabilités

• Support daily MJF printing and production activities.
• Prepare builds and assist with machine setup, operation, monitoring, and job staging.
• Handle polymer powders safely, including loading, recovery, storage, and material organization.
• Unpack MJF builds and complete depowdering, cleaning, bead blasting, dyeing, sorting, and staging.
• Install heat-set inserts and other hardware in accordance with drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Inspect parts during post-processing and identify defects, damage, missing components, dimensional concerns, or other inconsistencies.
• Follow established work instructions, production travelers, quality standards, and scheduling priorities.
• Maintain clearly organized staging areas for printed, cleaned, inspected, rework, and completed parts.
• Perform routine machine cleaning, preventive maintenance, consumable changes, and equipment-readiness checks.
• Maintain accurate production records, including job status, quantities, scrap, rework, machine logs, insert counts, and post-processing notes.
• Assist with FDM and SLA production, including part removal, support removal, resin cleaning, curing, sanding, and staging.
• Coordinate with finishing, painting, quality, and production personnel to keep work moving efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.
• Follow all PPE, equipment-safety, powder-handling, and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform other additive manufacturing and production-support duties as assigned.

Connaissances

MJF production

Machine operation

Post-processing

Powder handling

Inspection

Bead blasting

Heat-set inserts

Reading drawings

Documentation

Safety compliance

Outils

Hand tools

Description du poste

Additive Manufacturing Technician — MJFEmpire Group is seeking a hands-on Additive Manufacturing Technician to support daily operations within our additive manufacturing team. This position will focus primarily on Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) production, equipment operation, and post-processing.Working under the direction of the Additive Manufacturing Technical Lead, the technician will assist with build preparation, powder management, machine operation, part unpacking, depowdering, bead blasting, dyeing, hardware installation, inspection, and production staging.The technician will take ownership of the hands-on post-processing workflow and help move printed parts efficiently from completed builds through inspection and final production readiness. The position may also assist with FDM, SLA, finishing, assembly, and other production activities as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport daily MJF printing and production activities.Prepare builds and assist with machine setup, operation, monitoring, and job staging.Handle polymer powders safely, including loading, recovery, storage, and material organization.Unpack MJF builds and complete depowdering, cleaning, bead blasting, dyeing, sorting, and staging.Install heat-set inserts and other hardware in accordance with drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.Inspect parts during post-processing and identify defects, damage, missing components, dimensional concerns, or other inconsistencies.Follow established work instructions, production travelers, quality standards, and scheduling priorities.Maintain clearly organized staging areas for printed, cleaned, inspected, rework, and completed parts.Perform routine machine cleaning, preventive maintenance, consumable changes, and equipment-readiness checks.Maintain accurate production records, including job status, quantities, scrap, rework, machine logs, insert counts, and post-processing notes.Assist with FDM and SLA production, including part removal, support removal, resin cleaning, curing, sanding, and staging.Coordinate with finishing, painting, quality, and production personnel to keep work moving efficiently.Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.Follow all PPE, equipment-safety, powder-handling, and housekeeping requirements.Perform other additive manufacturing and production-support duties as assigned.Required QualificationsExperience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, shop work, finishing, assembly, or a related hands-on technical field.Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production equipment.Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions consistently.Ability to handle small parts, track quantities, and keep multiple jobs organized.Ability to recognize visible defects, damage, missing parts, installation problems, and other production concerns.Basic computer skills for job tracking, documentation, and production records.Ability to work safely around powders, compressed air, heated tools, blasting equipment, and industrial machinery.Dependable, organized, and capable of working independently or as part of a production team.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience with additive manufacturing or industrial 3D printing.Experience with MJF, SLS, SLA, FDM, or comparable additive manufacturing technologies.Experience with depowdering, bead blasting, dyeing, sanding, support removal, resin cleaning, curing, or other post-processing methods.Experience installing heat-set inserts or other hardware in manufactured parts.Ability to read production travelers, technical drawings, work instructions, and inspection requirements.Experience working in a quality-controlled manufacturing environment.Familiarity with hand tools, shop equipment, heated tools, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform hands-on work for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.Ability to lift and handle parts, powder containers, consumables, and production materials as required.Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and detailed part-handling tasks.Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around powders, compressed air, heated tools, blasting equipment, resin systems, 3D printers, and other industrial equipment.