LPBF Manufacturing Technician & Applications Support

VulcanForms Inc.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support its Applications and Process Engineering team by operating, maintaining, and optimizing LPBF printers for development and production readiness.

This hands-on role emphasizes precise documentation and collaboration with engineers to translate part designs into reliable prints. The position requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with additive manufacturing concepts, and the ability to work on-site with a Fri–Sun schedule

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of experience in additive manufacturing or a hands-on production environment.
• Familiarity with 3D printing concepts; LPBF experience a plus.
• Comfortable with technical software tools and following detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and learn complex equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain LPBF printers to support applications development and production needs.
• Prepare print jobs using printer software, including build setup, file preparation, and parameter selection.
• Support applications development by executing print builds accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with printer qualification and validation activities, including IQ, SAT, OQ, and PQ print execution and documentation.
• Support OEM printer operations for applications and production development to enable demonstration and qualification runs for scaling.
• Monitor print quality and identify issues related to machine performance, materials, or process parameters, escalating as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, build documentation, and process data to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with applications, process, and manufacturing engineers to refine workflows, materials, and print parameters.

Skills

3D printing concepts

Documentation discipline

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science

Job description

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support its Applications and Process Engineering team by operating, maintaining, and optimizing LPBF printers for development and production readiness.

This hands-on role emphasizes precise documentation and collaboration with engineers to translate part designs into reliable prints. The position requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with additive manufacturing concepts, and the ability to work on-site with a Fri–Sun schedule