Additive Manufacturing Technician: Rapid Prototyping

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Competitive paid time off

Competitive retirement plans

Job summary

Formative 3D is seeking an Additive Design Technician in Falls Church, VA to operate and maintain large-format 3D printers, prepare print jobs, post-process parts, and ensure quality in every component produced.

You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to translate concepts into manufacturable products, manage materials, and help scale production as we launch our new facility.

Qualifications

• 3 years in additive manufacturing, FDM, or related production environment.
• Comfort with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Familiarity with PrusaSlicer; Fusion 360 a plus.
• Experience with networked PC systems and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-format robotic and FDM 3D printers.
• Prepare 3D models and optimize print settings and toolpaths.
• Schedule and queue print jobs across a printer fleet.
• Manage filament inventory and material utilization.
• Post-process printed parts and verify finish and tolerances.
• Assemble furniture components and check fit and finish.
• Troubleshoot printers and perform routine maintenance.
• Support rapid prototyping and test prints.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on problem solving

Strong attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

PrusaSlicer

Fusion 360

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Formative 3D is seeking an Additive Design Technician in Falls Church, VA to operate and maintain large-format 3D printers, prepare print jobs, post-process parts, and ensure quality in every component produced.

You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to translate concepts into manufacturable products, manage materials, and help scale production as we launch our new facility.