Additive Technician

ADDMAN Group; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ADDMAN Group seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician to join their skilled team in Thousand Oaks. The role includes setup, operation, and maintenance of additive machines, ensuring safe, efficient production and adherence to quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in machining or manufacturing environments, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in precision CNC machining or additive manufacturing.
• Previous aerospace quality experience.
• Experience with manufacturing/CNC machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate additive manufacturing machines.
• Perform maintenance on machines and ensure equipment safety.
• Maintain work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Dynamic Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an Additive Manufacturing Technician. In this role you will setup, operate, clean, and maintain additive machines to assure efficient operations, prevent contamination and achieve high utilization. At ADDMAN you’ll be part of a skilled and growing team pushing the limits of additive manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Setup, operate and perform daily as well as preventative maintenance on additive manufacturing machines.
• Strictly adheres to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments i.e. calipers, micrometers, gage pins height gages, dial indicators and precision scales.
• Changing out equipment to different materials and calibration of equipment
• Adhering to the ISO9001 standard and complying with internal quality standards
• Proper disposal of hazardous waste
• Ability to accurately read and record information (i. e. material manufacture date, serial number, and other criteria) that is critical to the production process.
• Handling inventory and keeping up with internal MOQ’s for frequently used materials
• Part breakouts as related to MJF build units and adherence to tight scheduling
• Vapor smoothing setups and how to operate the equipment as well as fixturing parts for smoothing
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup duties upon completion of assigned tasks. Actively participate in housekeeping efforts by maintaining an orderly, clean, and safe work area
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Requirements

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. citizen status.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to exceed customer expectations
• Works independently, strong work ethic, is self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams to support the core business, ensuring quality products are delivered on time
• Computer aptitude (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 of working in a precision CNC machining, additive, or manufacturing environment.
• Previous aerospace quality experience
• Experience with manufacturing /CNC machining processes

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shops, and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms (including above shoulder height and below the waist); climb/balance; stoop, kneel, crouch/bend, or crawl; talk or hear; and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability and comfortability to work in small confine spaces while following proper safety protocol.
• Ability to accomplish the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.