Manufacturing Technician

igus Inc.; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

igus Inc. is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician to plan, coordinate, and maintain daily 3D printing operations across SLS, FDM, and DLP systems.

You will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Sales to ensure high‑quality parts ship on time and that workflows stay efficient. Responsibilities include preparing prints from STEP/STL files, scheduling production, performing post‑processing, inspecting parts, and handling finish operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school certification preferred in additive manufacturing.
• Interest in 3D printing or custom part fabrication.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare print jobs by processing and optimizing 3D model files (STEP and STL).
• Plan and coordinate production processes.
• Schedule customer orders and production requests.
• Prepare materials and perform material changeovers for SLS, FDM, and DLP printers.
• Perform post-processing of printed parts, including powder removal, support removal, and cleaning.
• Inspect finished parts by sorting, counting, measuring, and verifying quality.
• Complete secondary operations such as drilling, tapping, inserting threaded inserts, dyeing, smoothing.
• Prepare finished products for storage, packaging, and shipment.
• Identify and resolve production issues to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Participate in CIP initiatives to enhance processes, quality, and operational performance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Description

The Additive Manufacturing Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaing the daily operations of our additive manufacturing production process. This role supports all stages of production, from print preparation and scheduling through post-processing, quality inspection, and shipment. Working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Sales, the technician helps ensure high-quality parts are delivered on time while maintaining efficient workflows and exceptional customer satisfaction.

General Description

The Additive Manufacturing Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaing the daily operations of our additive manufacturing production process. This role supports all stages of production, from print preparation and scheduling through post-processing, quality inspection, and shipment. Working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Sales, the technician helps ensure high-quality parts are delivered on time while maintaining efficient workflows and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare print jobs by processing and optimizing 3D model files (.STEP and .STL).


• Plan and coordinate production processes.


• Schedule customer orders and production requests.


• Prepare materials and perform material changeovers for SLS, FDM, and DLP 3D printers.


• Perform post-processing of printed parts, including powder removal, support removal, and cleaning using blasting equipment.


• Inspect finished parts by sorting, counting, measuring, and verifying quality.


• Complete secondary operations such as drilling, tapping, installing threaded inserts, dyeing, smoothing, and other mechanical finishing processes.


• Prepare finished products for storage, packaging, and shipment.


• Identify and resolve production issues to maintain quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.


• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CIP) initiatives to enhance processes, quality, and operational performance.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and finished parts weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures.


• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment for production planning, scheduling, and print file preparation.

Requirements

• Associate degree or trade school certification preferred, with an interest in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, or custom part fabrication.


• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Willingness to learn and use CAD software for part preparation and modification; experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities


• Complete benefits package:
  
  
  
  • Co. paid HSA medical plan
  
  
  • Co. paid Dental
  
  
  • Co. paid Life
  
  
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  
  
  • Vision Insurance
  
  
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  
  
  • Retirement with Company contributions
  
  
  
  


• 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays


• Subsidized lunch on-site

igus is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimers

This job description indicates the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between igus Bearings, Inc. and its employees.

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