LPBF Additive Manufacturing Technician – Equity Eligible

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. seeks an Engineering Technician to support the Process and Applications Engineering team in advancing metal additive manufacturing for medical customers.

This hands-on role focuses on translating part designs and process requirements into repeatable print builds while maintaining equipment readiness, process control, and quality documentation. The position operates on a Fri-Sun schedule with every other Thu 6am-6pm, and involves setup, operation, and validation of LPBF printers,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in additive manufacturing or hands-on production.
• LPBF/3D printing familiarity; attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and document work.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and perform daily maintenance on LPBF printers for applications and production needs.
• Prepare and execute print jobs using internal printer software and parameters.
• Support applications development by executing print builds on schedule.
• Assist with printer installation, qualification, and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and documentation.
• Support production scaling by enabling demonstration and qualification runs.
• Monitor print quality and escalate issues related to machine, materials, or parameters.
• Maintain accurate records and process data for traceability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine workflows, materials, and print parameters.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

3D printing concepts

Technical software

Documentation discipline

Hands-on manufacturing

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Printer software

Job description

VulcanForms Inc. seeks an Engineering Technician to support the Process and Applications Engineering team in advancing metal additive manufacturing for medical customers.

This hands-on role focuses on translating part designs and process requirements into repeatable print builds while maintaining equipment readiness, process control, and quality documentation. The position operates on a Fri-Sun schedule with every other Thu 6am-6pm, and involves setup, operation, and validation of LPBF printers,