AM Technician (1st Shift)

Prototek Digital Manufacturing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible Schedule

PTO starting at 80 hours

Job summary

Prototek Digital Manufacturing in Madison, WI is seeking an AM Technician to support daily production, operate additive equipment, and deliver high-quality parts across a variety of industries. Responsibilities include run startups, machine setups, material handling, post-processing, inspections, and routine calibration to maintain peak equipment performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role is on-site, 1st shift, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical degree preferred.
• 1+ year experience in additive manufacturing (preferred).
• Basic understanding of 3D printing technologies and materials.
• Ability to read prints or 3D files.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute build startups, machine setups, and material handling.
• Support SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF, and FDM printing operations.
• Perform powder handling, vat swaps, and machine calibrations.
• Conduct post-processing and finishing operations.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure part quality.
• Maintain equipment and support preventative maintenance.

Skills

Additive manufacturing experience

Read prints/3D files

Hands-on in production environment

Understand 3D printing technologies

Education

High school diploma; technical degree preferred

Tools

Additive manufacturing equipment

SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF, FDM printing operations

Job description

JOB TITLE: AM Technician

PAY RANGE: $23 - $27 | SHIFT: 1st Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm | TYPE: On-site

SEE WHAT WE DO: https://youtu.be/kvuAbB4969E?si=MCg_01gD0C0BCG6-

Quick Summary

Join a fast-paced digital manufacturing team working with cutting-edge 3D printing technologies. We’re looking for an AM Technician to support daily production, operate additive equipment, and deliver high-quality parts across a variety of industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute build startups, machine setups, and material handling
• Support SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF, and FDM printing operations
• Perform powder handling, vat swaps, and machine calibrations
• Conduct post-processing and finishing operations
• Perform visual inspections to ensure part quality
• Maintain equipment and support preventative maintenance

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required; technical degree preferred
• 1+ year experience in additive manufacturing (preferred)
• Basic understanding of 3D printing technologies and materials
• Ability to read prints or 3D files
• Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment

WHAT PROTOTEK OFFERS

• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
• Education reimbursement program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service

Work authorization: Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements – Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.