Materials Lab Helper - 1st Shift, 3D Printing & Testing

Freeform; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Free catered meals

Stock options

Casual dress

Flexible hours

Team events

Job summary

Freeform is hiring a Materials Lab, General Helper for the 1st shift in Hawthorne, CA. You will assist with testing and analysis of 3D printed parts and materials for advanced additive manufacturing systems, under the guidance of senior technicians and engineers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, fast learning, and collaboration in a fast-paced R&D environment, with a focus on automation and scalable testing processes. Training provided; no prior 3D printing experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and team-oriented attitude.
• Must be available to work the first shift (5:00 AM - 1:30 PM) Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Take dimensional measurements of tensile bars and conduct destructive (tensile) testing
• Perform metallurgical sample preparation including cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and acid etching
• Operate and maintain testing equipment such as Instron Frames and more
• Work with the engineering team to collect data and conduct testing, analysis, and review of printed parts
• Perform data entry and report generation
• Participate in process improvement efforts to streamline testing procedures

Skills

Positive attitude

Eagerness to learn

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Instron Frames

Metallurgical sample prep equipment

Job description

Freeform is hiring a Materials Lab, General Helper for the 1st shift in Hawthorne, CA. You will assist with testing and analysis of 3D printed parts and materials for advanced additive manufacturing systems, under the guidance of senior technicians and engineers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, fast learning, and collaboration in a fast-paced R&D environment, with a focus on automation and scalable testing processes. Training provided; no prior 3D printing experience required.