Industrial 3D Printer Operator & Finishing Tech

Roboze; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on 3D printing

Collaborative team

Job summary

Roboze Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to support setup and operation of industrial 3D printers in a on-site facility. You will follow job travelers and process parameters to run production jobs and ensure traceability.

Ideal candidates have a practical mindset, are detail-oriented, and comfortable reading engineering drawings. You will collaborate with the Center of Excellence team to maintain equipment and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, machining, additive manufacturing or a comparable technical production environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, interpret basic dimensional tolerances and use precision measuring tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools for part finishing, basic troubleshooting and routine equipment maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to following documented procedures and recording production data.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage priorities and work independently while collaborating with the wider team.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 20 lbs. and perform repetitive hand tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up industrial 3D printers, load approved print files and start production jobs according to job travelers, work instructions and established process parameters.
• Prepare, load, store and handle filaments and other production materials, following the required drying, conditioning and traceability procedures.
• Monitor builds, identify printing issues and take corrective action within established procedures, escalating technical problems when needed.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning and calibration, and support basic troubleshooting to keep equipment ready for production.
• Safely remove printed parts and support structures, using appropriate tools and handling procedures.
• Carry out sanding, deburring and other finishing operations to meet dimensional and surface finish requirements.
• Inspect finished parts against engineering drawings and specified tolerances using calipers and other basic precision measuring tools.
• Record build data, material lot numbers, maintenance activities and inspection results to ensure production traceability.
• Identify and document defects and nonconformances, working with the technical team to support corrective actions and process improvements.
• Pack and label finished parts for shipment, ensuring proper identification and protection.
• Organize daily activities in line with production priorities and communicate job status, delays and technical issues.
• Follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment and handle materials according to safety data sheets.
• Keep equipment, tools, the shop floor and finishing areas clean and organized.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic troubleshooting

Communication skills

Lift up to 20 lbs

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Roboze Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to support setup and operation of industrial 3D printers in a on-site facility. You will follow job travelers and process parameters to run production jobs and ensure traceability.

Ideal candidates have a practical mindset, are detail-oriented, and comfortable reading engineering drawings. You will collaborate with the Center of Excellence team to maintain equipment and improve processes.