Metal 3D Printing Technician — Large-Format Laser

Phasic Energy Co; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phasic Energy Co. is building a new metal printing lab near BWI and seeks a hands-on technician to run and optimize the large-format laser powder bed fusion printer. You will integrate with engineers and the Additive Manufacturing Manager to ensure parts meet specs and traceability.

You will handle setup, powder management, stress relief, and post-processing while maintaining safety, records, and high-quality finishes. Start expected early 2027 at our on-site lab.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on operating metal laser powder bed fusion machines.
• Hands-on experience with wire EDM, CNC machining, or both.
• Safe handling of metal powders and inert gas, including PPE and respirator use.
• Can read engineering drawings and measure with calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Careful, consistent record keeping.
• A mechanical troubleshooter who notices when something sounds or looks wrong.
• Able to lift 50 lb and work in full PPE.

Responsibilities

• Run the metal powder bed fusion printer and manage builds from setup to finish.
• Unload, depowder, sieve, and recycle powder; remove finished parts.
• Post-process: heat treatment, machining, and surfacing as needed.
• Maintain safety, logs, and traceability; follow lab procedures.
• Collaborate with Additive Manufacturing Manager and engineers to troubleshoot prints.

Skills

Metal printer operation

Machining experience

Reading drawings

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Lifting 50 lb

Education

Machining certificate/associate degree

Tools

Wire EDM

CNC machining

Job description

Phasic Energy Co. is building a new metal printing lab near BWI and seeks a hands-on technician to run and optimize the large-format laser powder bed fusion printer. You will integrate with engineers and the Additive Manufacturing Manager to ensure parts meet specs and traceability.

You will handle setup, powder management, stress relief, and post-processing while maintaining safety, records, and high-quality finishes. Start expected early 2027 at our on-site lab.