Additive Technician

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an Additive Technician in Redondo Beach, CA, to optimize the production of additively manufactured components. This role involves operating and maintaining advanced equipment like Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion printers. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, stock options, and comprehensive health coverage. Compliance with U.S. export regulations is required; applicants must be eligible U.S. Persons.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with LPBF printers and EDM is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment safely.
• Support post-processing of additive components.
• Develop and implement efficiency improvement projects.

Skills

Operating LPBF printers

Operating EDM

CNC and manual milling machines

Using small-scale quality equipment

Forklift operation

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion printers

Multi-Axis Depowder Machine

Wire EDM

Instron Test Stand

Small-Scale Quality Equipment

Job description

Position

As an Additive Technician at Impulse, you’ll have the opportunity to drive and optimize production of additively manufactured components. You will work closely with additive engineers to deliver critical propulsion components with maximum efficiency and quality.

Department

Manufacturing

Location

Redondo Beach

Compensation

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate and maintain several assets, including:
  • Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (M-LPBF) printers
  • Multi-Axis Depowder Machine
  • Wire EDM
  • Instron Test Stand (Tensile)
  • Small-Scale Quality Equipment
• Full support of additive part post-processing (support removal, grind/polish, surface treatments, clean, etc.)
• Perform work instructions without deviation and provide feedback to improve the process
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace
• Develop and implement efficiency and/or safety improvement projects
• Maintain consumable supply inventory
• Perform verification and validation activities through visual or optical inspection, using small-scale quality equipment to take measurements
• Author clear and concise non-conformance reports (issue tickets) to support disposition of deviating hardware
• Maintain upkeep and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent certificate
• 4+ years working in a production/manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 4+ years operating and maintaining LPBF printers and EDM
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of, and experience safely running CNC and/or manual milling machines
• Use of small-scale quality equipment such as borescope, microscope, profilometer, height gauges, and willingness to learn overtime
• Willing to work flexible hours to maintain production schedule of multiple printers
• Ability to operate a forklift

Additional Information

• Ability to wear a full-face respirator for extended periods of time is required
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Benefits

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay are determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision and dental coverage as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Compliance

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.