PBF Technician I – Additive Manufacturing & Maintenance

Relativity Space; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring for a first-shift Maintenance Technician for Powder Bed Fusion printers in a high-output manufacturing environment. You will perform routine PMs, troubleshoot printers, inspect laser optics, and help keep inventory stocked with critical spares and tools.

You’ll work with engineering and the technical specialist team to repair hardware, document SOPs, and train production staff on daily operations and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with PBF printers or similar additive manufacturing technologies.
• 1+ years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience with PBF printers or similar advanced technologies.
• Relevant maintenance or machine operations certificates from OEMs or accredited institutions such as EOS Self-Care, EOS Advanced Troubleshooting, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician, or equivalent.
• Proficient with laser optic testing and inspections methods such as laser power, laser focus, and scanner accuracy.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and understanding materials and processes related to maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine periodic maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of PBF printers to ensure efficient operation and optimized output.
• Perform laser optics inspection and calibrations to maintain optimal laser output.
• Maintain inventory of critical spares, consumables, and tools necessary to maintain printers and equipment.
• With the guidance of engineering and technical specialist team, perform hardware repair and testing protocols to identify and resolve potential issues that may impact production, such as testing and validating sensors, valves, actuators, and motors.
• Assist engineers and technical specialist team in developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to printer maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide onsite technical support and training to production team of changes to printer operations and daily maintenance

Skills

PBF printers

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Laser optics testing

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Communication skills

Education

OEM maintenance certificates (EOS)

Tools

EOS Service

CAD basics

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring for a first-shift Maintenance Technician for Powder Bed Fusion printers in a high-output manufacturing environment. You will perform routine PMs, troubleshoot printers, inspect laser optics, and help keep inventory stocked with critical spares and tools.

You’ll work with engineering and the technical specialist team to repair hardware, document SOPs, and train production staff on daily operations and preventive maintenance.