Metal 3D Printing Technician – LPBF & Process Support

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Equity package

Job summary

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

This role is hands-on and execution-focused, translating part designs and requirements into repeatable print builds while maintaining equipment readiness, process control, and product quality. You will set up LPBF printers, run builds with internal software, document results, and assist with qualification

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or a hands-on production environment.
• Familiarity with 3D printing or additive manufacturing concepts; LPBF experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working with technical software tools and following detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to execute repeatable processes.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and learn complex equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and perform daily maintenance on LPBF printers to support development and production needs.
• Prepare and execute print jobs using internal printer software, including build setup and parameter selection.
• Support development by executing print builds accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with installation, qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and documentation.
• Support production scaling and application demonstrations through qualified prints.
• Monitor print quality and escalate issues related to machine performance, materials, or parameters.
• Maintain accurate records and process data for traceability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine workflows and print parameters for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

3D printing concepts

Documentation discipline

Cross-functional teamwork

Hands-on manufacturing

Tools

Printer software

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation

Job description

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

This role is hands-on and execution-focused, translating part designs and requirements into repeatable print builds while maintaining equipment readiness, process control, and product quality. You will set up LPBF printers, run builds with internal software, document results, and assist with qualification